The nurse is caring for a patient who expresses an interest in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the treatment of anxiety. The patient asks the nurse about using Kava to treat his anxiety. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "Kava may be effective for long-term treatment of mild anxiety symptoms."
2. "Kava may be effective for the treatment of anxiety symptoms."
3. "Kava may be effective for short-term treatment of mild anxiety symptoms."
4. "Kava may be effective for short-term treatment of severe anxiety symptoms."
Answer: 3
Explanation: Kava is a plant indigenous to the Pacific Islands, where it is used as a social beverage. Kava has anxiolytic properties and has been shown effective for short-term treatment of mild anxiety symptoms. Short-term treatment is indicated, in part because there is some evidence that prolonged use increases risk for hepatotoxicity.
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