Exam 37: Integrative Care

A patient tells the nurse, "I prefer to treat my physical problems with herbs and vitamins. They are natural substances, and natural products are safe." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A patient diagnosed with depression tells the nurse, "I want to try supplementing my selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with St. John's wort." Which action should the nurse take first?

Select the best desired outcome for a patient who uses valerian.

For patients with which co-morbid diagnosis would it be most important for the nurse to urge immediate discontinuation of kava kava?

A patient reports, "Last night I had several mixed drinks at a party. When I got home, I had difficulty falling sleep. I made two cups of herbal tea with valerian. This morning, I feel very groggy and have a headache." The nurse should explain which of the following?

A patient tells the nurse, "I've been having problems with my memory. I read some information on the Internet and started taking ginkgo." Select the nurse's best response.

Which important points should the nurse teach a patient about using herbal preparations? Select all that apply.

Which traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine (TCAM) method is associated with using allergy injections of small amounts of an allergen in solution?