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Title: A nurse assesses four new patients. Which statement causes the nurse to suspect the patient may be ...
Post by: dashed we12 on Jan 21, 2018
A nurse assesses four new patients. Which statement causes the nurse to suspect the patient may be self-medicating with an alternative therapy?
 
  a. I frequently have skin rashes that itch.
  b. Constipation is an everyday problem for me.
  c. My computed tomography scan shows that I have uterine fibroid tumors.
  d. I've been very depressed and anxious since I lost my job.


Title: A nurse assesses four new patients. Which statement causes the nurse to suspect the patient may be ...
Post by: Mac_17 on Jan 21, 2018
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Herbals are among the most frequently used alternative therapies for depression. Four of the 12 most common herbs are used to treat or prevent psychiatric symptoms. None of the other options reflects such a common problem that is treated with an alternative therapy.