Asked by Necko Clayton on Jul 19, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of depression and hypertension.The patient states,"Sometimes I just don't believe in using all the medications the doctor orders for me,so I use a lot of over-the-counter herbal medications." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Yes, there are many good herbal therapies, but you'll want to let your doctor know about these therapies in addition to the medications he has ordered for you."
B) "Some over-the-counter medications work very well for depression; however, you cannot take them without your doctor's permission."
C) "You shouldn't be treating yourself, as you don't know how these medications work with your depression."
D) "I think it's a great idea! If they make you feel better, then continue doing what you're doing."
Herbal Therapies
The use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes, to prevent or treat various ailments.
Over-the-Counter
Referring to drugs or medications that can be purchased without a prescription directly from a store or pharmacy.
Depression
A common mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of emotional and physical problems.
- Identify the importance of grasping the internal and external variables that affect patients' psychological health and their disease management tactics.
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Samantha LeCointreJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Many people use herbal therapies to relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression.Patients may self-treat,or herbal therapies may be prescribed by complementary and alternative modalities (CAM)practitioners.The nurse should assess for CAM use to be sure the method is not contraindicated and that the patient has informed the primary care provider about their use.While CAM can be effective,many of these modalities such as ginkgo biloba,ginseng,and kava have side effects,cause adverse reactions,and are contraindicated with other medications.The nurse should neither approve nor disapprove of the patient's actions,but should make clear that the physician should be informed about all medications,including over-the-counter ones.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the importance of grasping the internal and external variables that affect patients' psychological health and their disease management tactics.