The client presenting to the clinic for cold-like symptoms tells the nurse she has been taking echinacea for three weeks
During history taking, what information is it important for the nurse to know with regard to contraindications related to taking echinacea? a. Has the client been experiencing headaches?
b. Does the client have diabetes or asthma?
c. Has the client had gastrointestinal disturbances?
d. Is the client taking oral contraceptives?
B
Echinacea is contraindicated in clients with diabetes, asthma, cancer, autoimmune disease, mul-tiple sclerosis, tuberculosis, leukemia, HIV/AIDS, lupus, or allergies to the daisy family, and should not be used for longer than eight weeks.
Headaches are not listed as a contraindication to taking echinacea. Headaches may be caused by taking valerian.
Gastrointestinal disturbance is not listed as a contraindication to taking echinacea. Gastrointesti-nal disturbance may be caused by taking valerian.
Taking oral contraceptives is not listed as a contraindication to taking echinacea. Oral contracep-tives may interact with saw palmetto.
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