A Client Says to the Admitting Nurse, "Why Do You

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client says to the admitting nurse, "Why do you need to know the names of all the over-the-counter supplements I take? They aren't drugs." Which of the nurse's responses are appropriate?

• A) "The admitting physician needs to know everything you are taking."
• B) "You're right. I'm not sure why the admitting paperwork asks for this information. Would you mind listing them anyway?"
• C) "The law requires us to keep a list of over-the-counter drugs and supplements that you are taking."
• D) "It is true that supplements are not considered drugs; however, some of these products can cause adverse effects with prescribed drugs."
• E) "We need to know if you are having an allergic reaction to one of them."

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