Which complementary and alternative therapy should the nurse suggest to a patient who has elevated triglyceride levels?
a. Fish oil
b. Milk thistle
c. Saw palmetto
d. Ginkgo biloba
ANS: A
There is scientific evidence that fish oil is helpful in treating hypertriglyceridemia. The other therapies will not be helpful to lower the triglyceride levels in this patient.
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