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A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery. What is the most appropriate essential oil for the nurse to recommend?
- A. Juniper
- B. Wintergreen
- C. Thyme
- D. Citrus
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Citrus essential oil is safe and beneficial for use during labor and delivery to promote relaxation.
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A woman taking St. John's wort and ginseng daily is scheduled to have a hysterectomy in 3 weeks. What instruction should the nurse provide?
- A. The herbs are not likely to cause any problems during the surgery.
- B. The St. John's wort must be stopped prior to surgery, but she can continue the ginseng.
- C. The ginseng should be stopped 1 week before surgery.
- D. She should discontinue taking both herbs 2 weeks before surgery.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Both St. John's wort and ginseng can interfere with anesthesia and bleeding, requiring discontinuation 2 weeks before surgery.
A breastfeeding mother tells the nurse she is taking large doses of vitamin C to keep up her energy. What should the nurse warn that large doses of vitamin C can cause in an infant?
- A. Diarrhea
- B. Jaundice
- C. Colic
- D. Retinal damage
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High doses of vitamin C in breast milk can cause colic in breastfeeding infants.
A young mother asks, 'Is there an alternative medicine for children with asthma?' Which form of alternative medicine would be the most helpful for the nurse to suggest?
- A. Reflexology
- B. Rolfing
- C. Guided imagery
- D. Acupressure
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guided imagery can help manage asthma symptoms by promoting relaxation and reducing stress-induced exacerbations.
The focus of acupressure is to restore the balance of what?
- A. Chi
- B. Shiatsu
- C. Yin and yang
- D. Ayurveda
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acupressure aims to restore the balance of Chi, the body's vital energy, to promote health and control disease.
The nurse points out that light therapy is used in the treatment of patients with which disorder(s)?
- A. Digestive disorders
- B. Seasonal affective disorder
- C. Inflammatory diseases
- D. Stress disorders
- E. Jaundice
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Light therapy is effective for seasonal affective disorder and jaundice in newborns, but not for digestive or inflammatory disorders.