A Client Who Recently Experienced the Loss of a Spouse

question 82

Multiple Choice

A client who recently experienced the loss of a spouse asks the nurse if there are any over-the-counter herbs or nonprescription medications that can be used to improve insomnia. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A) "Ginger root is commonly taken to improve sleep."
• B) "Ginkgo is an herb commonly taken to improve sleep."
• C) "Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an OTC drug sometimes taken to produce drowsiness."
• D) "Valerian and melatonin are natural health products commonly taken to improve sleep."
• E) "Kava is an herb taken to improve sleep."

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Definitions:

Technique

A systematic procedure, method, or approach used in a particular field or for a specific purpose to achieve desired results.

Importance

The degree of significance or value assigned to something, indicating its worth or priority in a particular context.

Behavioural Approaches

Psychological methods that focus on changing observable behaviors through techniques like conditioning and reinforcement.

Techniques

Methods or approaches employed in various fields to achieve specific outcomes or to solve problems.