The Nurse Is Working in the Community and Completes Home

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working in the community and completes home visits with older adult clients.Which statement by a client demonstrates a need for further instruction about the use of complementary and alternative therapies?

• A) "My doctor monitors my kidney function since I started taking calcium."
• B) "I always talk to my doctor first before starting an herbal preparation."
• C) "I heard that St. John's wort is good for any type of depression."
• D) "I may start a Tai Chi program to help with my mobility and lift my spirits."

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