The Nurse Is Advising a Client About the Proper Use

question 84

Multiple Choice

The nurse is advising a client about the proper use of herbal and dietary supplements. What is the responsibility of the nurse in recommending herbal products?

• A) The nurse should advise the client to seek information on herbal products from a practitioner of alternative medicine rather than a health care provider, because the health care provider has no knowledge of these products.
• B) The nurse should be aware of the latest medical information on herbal products, including interactions and side effects.
• C) The nurse should seek to dissuade the client from using them, because they are not "scientific."
• D) The nurse should say that clients can trust the labeling on herbal products because Health Canada tests them rigorously before they are marketed.

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