A Patient Who Has HIV Asks the Nurse About Taking

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who has HIV asks the nurse about taking Echinacea to improve immune function. What will the nurse tell this patient?

• A) "The root extract is proven to be effective in treating upper respiratory and urinary tract infections."
• B) "Research regarding the benefits of Echinacea is inconclusive."
• C) "Use it as needed when antibiotics fail to treat your infections."
• D) "You may use it safely up to 8 weeks at a time as a preventive medication."

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