Keesha, a 33-year-old patient, presents at the clinic for a work-related injury. She is not specific about the injury, but does repeatedly state she thinks her supervisor "doesn't like" her and that she feels "picked on
" She says she is "depressed" at work and she wants to know about a new "herbal" medication called SAMe. She said she heard it is "completely safe" and asks what you think. Your best response to Keesha would be:
A) "I've heard that too. Go ahead and try it."
B) "I don't have enough information. Please ask the doctor during your examination."
C) "I think those things are very dangerous."
D) "I wouldn't take it, if I were you."
B
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