A Client Who Has Recently Experienced the Loss of a Spouse

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client who has recently experienced the loss of a spouse asks the nurse if there are some over-the-counter herbs or nonprescription medications that the client can take to improve insomnia.The nurse replies: (Select all that apply.)

• A)"Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)and doxylamine are over-the-counter meds sometimes taken to produce drowsiness."
• B)"Valerian and melatonin are herbs commonly taken to improve sleep."
• C)"Kava is an herb taken to improve sleep."
• D)"Ginger root is commonly taken to improve sleep."
• E)"Ginkgo is an herb commonly taken to improve sleep."

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