Asked by Alejandro Pereira on Jun 08, 2024
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A patient tells the nurse, "I've been having problems getting a good night's sleep. I read some information on the Internet and started taking kava kava." Select the nurse's priority response.
A) "The Internet does not have reliable health information for consumers."
B) "The Food and Drug Administration warned against using it due to the link to severe liver damage."
C) "Melatonin has been shown to have better effects for treating sleep disturbances."
D) "Your sleep disturbances are related to your problems with anxiety. Herbs will not help."
Kava Kava
A plant native to the South Pacific, known for its sedative properties, often used in traditional ceremonies and for medicinal purposes to induce relaxation.
Liver Damage
Harm to the liver, often resulting from excessive alcohol consumption, toxins, infections, or certain medications, leading to compromised liver function.
- Become aware of the fundamental importance of protection, managing drug-supplement interactions, and identifying potential negative outcomes associated with herbal supplements and alternative CAM techniques.
- Acknowledge the significance of communication between healthcare providers and patients regarding the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
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Muhammad RashidJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned against using kava kava due to the link to severe liver damage. The nurse has responsibilities to educate patients regarding safe use of complementary therapies. Melatonin may be useful for sleep disturbances, but the patient's safety is a higher priority. The other distracters are misleading.
Learning Objectives
- Become aware of the fundamental importance of protection, managing drug-supplement interactions, and identifying potential negative outcomes associated with herbal supplements and alternative CAM techniques.
- Acknowledge the significance of communication between healthcare providers and patients regarding the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
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