A Patient Asks the Nurse About Alternative and Complementary Therapies

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the nurse about alternative and complementary therapies that she might consider in place of hormone replacement therapy after menopause. Which herbal supplements should the nurse review with the patient?

• A) black cohosh
• B) ginseng
• C) ginger
• D) flaxseed
• E) St. John's wort

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