Why Is It Important to Obtain Information from a Client

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Multiple Choice

Why is it important to obtain information from a client related to the use of herbal supplements during a nursing assessment?

• A) Some herbs or supplements may interact with a client's prescribed medications.
• B) Nurses have special knowledge related to the use of herbs and supplements.
• C) Some herbs or supplements require a special diet.
• D) The herb or supplement may need to be acquired from another country.

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Definitions:

Small Artery

A blood vessel with a smaller diameter that branches off from an artery and leads to capillaries, transporting blood to various parts of the body.

Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.

Blood Type

A classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells.

WBC Differential

A test that measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell (WBC) present in the blood.