A Patient Reports,"Last Night I Had Several Mixed Drinks at a Party.When

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient reports,"Last night I had several mixed drinks at a party.When I got home,I had difficulty falling sleep.I made two cups of herbal tea with valerian.This morning,I feel very groggy and have a headache." The nurse should explain that:

• A) valerian should be delayed at least 1 hour after using alcohol to avoid side effects.
• B) valerian may increase sedation from other central nervous system depressants.
• C) herbal teas often cause nervous system side effects such as headaches.
• D) these feelings are actually a hangover from excessive alcohol intake.

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