A client with peptic ulcer disease asks the nurse about taking slippery elm supplements. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "Slippery elm has no benefit for this problem."
b. "Slippery elm is often used for this disorder."
c. "There is no evidence that this will work."
d. "You should not take any herbal remedies."
ANS: B
There are several complementary and alternative medicine regimens that are used for gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. Most have been tested on animals but not humans. Slippery elm is a common supplement used for this disorder.
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