The nurse is identifying interventions to assist a patient experiencing nausea and vomiting. Which complementary and alternative approaches should the nurse consider to help this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. adding ginger to the diet
2. biofeedback
3. music therapy
4. acupuncture
5. taking St. John's wort
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Ginger, biofeedback, music therapy, and acupuncture have been used to relieve nausea and vomiting. St. John's wort is used in the treatment of depression.
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