A Postmenopausal Patient with a History of Stroke Is Told

question 16

Multiple Choice

A postmenopausal patient with a history of stroke is told she cannot take female hormones because of the risk for future thromboembolic events.The patient asks about nonpharmacologic ways to manage her symptoms.Which herbs does the nurse suggest as alternatives? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)Soy
• B)Black cohosh
• C)Evening primrose
• D)Saw palmetto
• E)Acai

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