While Obtaining the Health History, It Is Important for the Nurse

question 7

Multiple Choice

While obtaining the health history, it is important for the nurse to ask the client about the use of herbal products, over-the-counter remedies, and dietary supplements because:

• A) they should be stopped during admission to the hospital.
• B) they should be increased during a time of illness.
• C) these are not important items to talk about and should not be asked about.
• D) these products may have potential interactions with medications that are being prescribed.

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The smallest part of an organ or structure that retains all the characteristics of the organ or structure.

ATPase

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Part of the myosin molecule that binds to actin filaments and is crucial for muscle contraction.

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