A client has required frequent use of benzodiazepines due to recurring anxiety. On the advice of a friend, the client has stated her intention to obtain a supply of kava-kava. What client teaching should the nurse provide to this client?
A) "You might find that it will make you relaxed, but it will also make you feel mentally 'fuzzy.'"
B) "Kava-kava works very well for anxiety, but because of that fact, you will need to get a prescription from your doctor."
C) "Unfortunately, the tradeoff for the effectiveness of kava-kava is a very high potential for addiction."
D) "Kava-kava is very good at relieving anxiety in the day, and it will likely allow you to remain sharp and productive."
Ans: D
Kava-kava is a powerful anxiolytic and does not alter mental clarity or interfere with reaction time, alertness, or other cognitive abilities. It does not require a prescription and is considered nonaddictive.
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