Which Is the Priority Nursing Action When Providing Care to a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which is the priority nursing action when providing care to a patient who would like to use a home remedy as part of the prescribed treatment?

• A) Telling the patient that the remedy cannot be used until the provider approves it
• B) Asking the patient's family to discourage the use of the remedy
• C) Imploring the patient to share information about the remedy,such as the ingredients
• D) Stating the hospital policy related to the use of home remedies

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