During an Assessment Interview, a Patient Who Reports a High

question 23

Multiple Choice

During an assessment interview, a patient who reports a high level of pain says, "I've been using St. John's wort in small doses for about a week." When the nurse assesses the patient what would the expected findings be?

• A) Decreased pain
• B) Mental confusion
• C) High anxiety level
• D) Slurred speech

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