A Patient Wants to Use Aromatherapy to Treat Pneumonia,but the Hospital

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient wants to use aromatherapy to treat pneumonia,but the hospital policy will not allow burning of eucalyptus-scented candles.What should the nurse suggest the patient use instead?

• A)Another essential oil
• B)Prescribed medications
• C)A topical eucalyptus product
• D)Massage therapy

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