Why Should the Nurse Ask the Client About All Medications

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why should the nurse ask the client about all medications the client takes,including over-the-counter and herbal medications?

• A)Minimizing the cost of medications is the highest priority.
• B)They might interact with each other or with prescribed medications.
• C)Clients should not use over-the-counter or herbal medications.
• D)Use of these agents must be reported to the Food and Drug Administration.

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