Question

After teaching a group of nursing students about herbal products used for sleep and relaxation, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which as being used to improve overall sleep quality, shortening the length of time it takes to fall asleep and decreasing the number of nighttime awakenings?

Answer 1

Answer:

The missing options are:

a) Ginseng

b) Valerian

c) Licorice

d) Feverfew

The answer is b) Valerian.

Explanation:

Ginseng is used to prevent loss of memory. Licorice is used to stop coughing and as a disinfectant. Feverfew is used to help with headaches. Valerian is used to helping with sleep, shortening the length of time it takes to fall asleep and decreasing the number of nightmare awakenings due to its anxiolytic and sedative properties.