The Client Is Being Treated with a Thiazide Diuretic

question 10

Multiple Choice

The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic. He tells the nurse that he is interested in using herbal preparations and frequently self-medicates with ginkgo. The nurse's most appropriate response to this information is:

• A) "Ginkgo can be effectively used with a thiazide diuretic since it decreases blood pressure."
• B) "Ginkgo can be used with a thiazide diuretic since it prolongs medication's action."
• C) "Ginkgo should not be used with a thiazide diuretic since it increases blood pressure."
• D) "Ginkgo should not be used with a thiazide diuretic since it may cause toxicity."