The clinic nurse is talking with a patient about information concerning a drug her or she bought online. What is the nurse's responsibility to the patient concerning this information?
A) Encourage the patient to seek information about drugs from a pharmacist.
B) Explain that information obtained from the Internet is not always accurate.
C) Offer the patient a drug reference guide to read and learn more about the drug.
D) Interpret the information and explain it in terms that the patient will understand.
D
Feedback:
The Internet can be a good reference for drug information. However, the amount and reliability of the information can be overwhelming. The nurse should always try to interpret the information and explain it in terms that the patient will understand. A pharmacist is a good resource person but may not be able to teach from a holistic perspective. Drug reference guides may be hard for the patient to understand and he or she would still need someone to interpret the information.
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