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Question #: 89
Topic #: 3
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A Hispanic client brings her father to the clinic because he is becoming more forgetful. He is diagnosed with Alzheimers disease. The woman tells the nurse that she wants to try ginkgo biloba for her father, before using prescription medications. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

  • A. "It is wiser to start a prescription."
  • B. "That herb won’t do your father any good."
  • C. "You can’t expect an herb to treat Alzheimer’s."
  • D. "I will let the physician know of your wishes."
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
The culturally sensitive response is to notify the physician of the family members wishes and to determine whether it is feasible. Ginkgo biloba has been shown to be of some benefit in treating dementia. The other statements are not culturally sensitive. Reduction of Risk Potential
by [deleted] at March 10, 2025, 5:32 a.m.

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