Herbs and plants can be useful in treating a variety of conditions. Which treatment should a nurse determine is appropriate for a client experiencing frequent migraine headaches?
1. Saint John's wort combined with an antidepressant
2. Ginger root combined with a beta-blocker
3. Feverfew, used according to directions
4. Kava-kava added to a regular diet
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Rationale: The nurse should determine that the appropriate treatment for a client experiencing frequent migraine headaches is the herb feverfew. Feverfew is effective in either fresh leaf or freeze-dried form. It is considered to be safe in reasonable doses.
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A patient expresses to the nurse that she is fearful of the upcoming surgery. Which caring behavior is being used by the nurse at this time?
A) listening B) touch C) predictability D) consistency
A client who had abdominal surgery 4 hours ago is receiving a continuous epidural infusion of an analgesic. Which of the following observations indicates the nurse should monitor the client closely?
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