What herbal product is most appropriate for the nurse to advise the menopausal client to take in order to alleviate her symptoms?
1. Valerian
2. Ginger
3. Black cohosh
4. Cranberry tablets
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Valerian is used to relieve stress and promote sleep.
Rationale 2: Ginger is used to relieve GI upset and motion sickness, and is an anti-inflammatory.
Rationale 3: Black cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms.
Rationale 4: Cranberry is primarily used for prevention of UTI.
Global Rationale: Black cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms. Valerian is used to relieve stress and promote sleep. Ginger is used to relieve GI upset and motion sickness, and is an anti-inflammatory. Cranberry is primarily used for prevention of UTI.
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