The Nurse Is Advising the Client About the Proper Use

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is advising the client about the proper use of herbal and dietary supplements.What is the responsibility of the nurse in recommending herbal products?

• A)The nurse should seek to dissuade the client from using them, because they are not "scientific."
• B)The nurse should be aware of the latest medical information on herbal products, including interactions and side effects.
• C)The nurse should inform clients that they can trust the labeling on herbal products because the U.S.government tests them rigorously before they are marketed.
• D)The nurse should advise the client to seek information on herbal products from a practitioner of alternative medicine rather than a physician, because the physician has no knowledge of these products.

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