The nurse is assessing a client who will be having an orthopedic surgery. The client takes an anti-psychotic medication and shares that he has recently started using two herbal preparations for his nerves. The nurse should:
1. Ask for the specific names of the herbal compounds
2. Go on to another interview question since herbal compounds are not important
3. Tell him to stop using the herbal preparations because they are not effective
4. Explain that his physician will not be happy with his self-prescribing
ANS: 1
Some herbal compounds can interact with antipsychotic medications, and the nurse needs to gather more information. Option 2 is incorrect because herbal compounds can have effects on the person. The nurse should not give blanket advice concerning herbal medications without consult-ing the physician. Option 4 is not a correct response since the nurse should not speak for another health professional.
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