A patient tells the nurse, "I've been having problems with my memory. I read some information on the Internet and started taking gingko." Select the nurse's best response
a. "The Internet does not have reliable health information for consumers."
b. "More recent studies indicate gingko does not help memory problems."
c. "Valerian has been shown to have better effects for treating memory problems."
d. "Your memory problems are related to your circulation problems. Herbs will not help."
ANS: B
Recent studies indicate gingko is does not help with cognition or memory problems. Valerian is useful for treating mild depression or anxiety. The other distracters are misleading.
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