The nurse is caring for a client with arthritis. The client would like to explore the use of an inexpensive natural alternative to anti-inflammatory drugs. Which remedy would the nurse recommend?
1. Chondroitin
2. Glucosamine sulfate
3. Echinacea
4. Black cohosh
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Rationale 1: Chondroitin sulfate is a dietary supplement that forms part of the matrix between cartilage cells, and is usually combined with glucosamine in specific arthritis formulas.
Rationale 2: Glucosamine sulfate is a natural substance that is an important building block of cartilage. With aging, glucosamine is lost with the natural thinning of cartilage. Although reliable long-term studies are not available, glucosamine is marketed as a safe and inexpensive alternative to prescription anti-inflammatory drugs.
Rationale 3: Echinacea is used as an immune system booster.
Rationale 4: Black cohosh has been reported to help with menopausal symptoms.
Global Rationale: Glucosamine sulfate is a natural substance that is an important building block of cartilage. With aging, glucosamine is lost with the natural thinning of cartilage. Although reliable long-term studies are not available, glucosamine is marketed as a safe and inexpensive alternative to prescription anti-inflammatory drugs. Chondroitin sulfate is another dietary supplement thatforms part of the matrix between cartilage cells, and is usually combined with glucosamine in specific arthritis formulas. Echinacea is used as an immune system booster. Black cohosh has been reported to help with menopausal symptoms.
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