When Faced with a Scenario Where It Is Believed That

question 20

Multiple Choice

When faced with a scenario where it is believed that a client from another cultural background is using herbal remedies along with the prescribed medication to treat her arthritis.The nurse's first action should be to:

• A) Educate the client concerning the danger of taking herbs and the prescribed medication
• B) Inquire of the client as to the reason for using herbal remedies along with the prescribed medication
• C) Ask the client to identify what herbal remedies are being used along with the prescribed medications
• D) Alert the physician to the client's use of herbal remedies in addition to the prescribed medications

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