The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who is newly diagnosed with asthma. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I need to rinse my mouth after every use of my inhaler."
B) "I need to take my Singulair at least 1 hour before I eat."
C) "I can resume my ephedra when I return home."
D) "Because I am on theophylline, I will need to have therapeutic blood levels drawn."
Answer: C
Herbal preparations that include atropa belladonna (the natural form of atropine) or ephedra (also called ma huang), an herb that contains ephedrine, should not be used, as they can interact with prescribed medications, indicating a need for further teaching. The other statements are accurate and require no further education.
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