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The Nurse Is Obtaining a History from a Patient Who

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The nurse is obtaining a history from a patient who discloses daily use of St. John's wort in addition to prescription drugs. Which effect of this dietary supplement would most concern the nurse?


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A condition characterized by a decrease in bone density and an increase in bone fragility, raising the risk of fractures.

Weight Loss

The process of reducing total body mass due to the loss of fluid, body fat, or lean mass, commonly pursued through exercise and diet.

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A unit of measure typically used to quantify weight loss or gain over a period of one week.

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