A patient tells the nurse that he likes to drink
kava herbal tea to help him relax. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching about this herbal product is needed?
a. "I will not drink wine with the kava tea."
b. "If I notice my skin turning yellow, I will stop taking the tea."
c. "I will not take sleeping pills if I have this tea in the evening."
d. "I will be able to drive my car after drinking this tea."
ANS: D
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