A Client Who Recently Experienced the Loss of a Spouse

question 24

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)and doxylamine are over-the-counter meds sometimes taken to produce drowsiness."
• D)"Valerian and melatonin are herbs commonly taken to improve sleep."
• E)"Kava is an herb taken to improve sleep."

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