The Nursing Mother Asks the Nurse If It Is All

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nursing mother asks the nurse if it is all right to take St. John's Wort for mild depression. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "No, it will probably cause your baby to have more allergies."
• B) "No, because it might decrease the amount of milk you produce."
• C) "No, it could be excreted in your milk and affect the baby."
• D) "No, it will affect the taste of your milk, and your baby might reject nursing."

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Definitions:

Experiential Memory

A type of memory that involves recollection of personal experiences, emotions, and the sensory perceptions associated with them.

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences, including the context and emotions associated with them.

Psychological Defenses

Mechanisms employed by the ego to protect the individual from experiencing anxiety or distress, often unconsciously.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where the mind refuses to acknowledge or accept realities, facts, or valid concerns.