A female patient is experiencing hot flashes and anxiety since beginning menopause. What should the nurse teach the patient about managing these symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
A) Consider meditation
B) Cut down on exercise
C) Take rhapontic rhubarb
D) T'ai chi can help with stress
E) Reduce sleep to 6 hours a night
A, C, D
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Herbs such as standardized extract of rhapontic rhubarb have been shown to reduce hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. Meditation and t'ai chi are considered complementary and alternative approaches to help control menopausal symptoms. Exercise and regular adequate sleep are recommended to control menopausal symptoms. Exercise and sleep should not be reduced.
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