The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing poor appetite, nausea, and vomiting from chemotherapy. Which herbs should the nurse suggest the patient use to help with these symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
a. Kava
b. Ginger
c. Ginkgo
d. Feverfew
e. Echinacea
ANS: B, D
B. D. Ginger may be effective for nausea and vomiting. Feverfew is used to stimulate appetite. A. Kava is for anxiety or insomnia. C. Ginkgo may help memory. E. Echinacea is an antiviral.
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a. Hypoglycemia b. Malnutrition c. Ascites d. Hypercoagulation e. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
In interviewing a client with a family history of polycystic kidney disease (PKD), the nurse assesses for which clinical manifestations most carefully? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nocturia b. Flank pain c. Diarrhea d. Dysuria e. Bloody urine f. Increased abdominal girth
The client who experienced an inhalation injury 6 hours ago has been wheezing. When the client is assessed, wheezes are no longer heard. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Raise the head of the bed. B. Notify the emergency team. C. Loosen the dressings on the chest. D. Document the findings as the only action.
About which type of insulin should the nurse be prepared to provide educational information to a woman with gestational diabetes?
A) A pork- or beef-based insulin B) Humulin (synthetic) insulin C) A vegetable-based insulin D) NPH insulin