A male client states that he has been using the herbal product saw palmetto. Which assessment finding would indicate that the product is helpful?
1. A decrease in the frequency of headaches.
2. Less burning and pain with urination.
3. The ability to fall asleep quickly.
4. Less difficulty initiating urination.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Saw palmetto is not used to relieve headaches.
Rationale 2: Saw palmetto does not lessen burning or pain with urination.
Rationale 3: Saw palmetto does not cause sleepiness or sedation.
Rationale 4: Saw palmetto is used to relieve urinary problems related to prostate enlargement.
Global Rationale: Saw palmetto is used to relieve urinary problems related to prostate enlargement. Saw palmetto is not used to relieve headaches. Saw palmetto does not lessen burning or pain with urination. Saw palmetto does not cause sleepiness or sedation.
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