A pregnant client is interested in the use of herbs during her pregnancy. There are basic principles the nurse should follow in advising the client. Which of the following would not be considered a basic principle?
1. Avoid the use of any herbs during the first trimester.
2. Avoid highly concentrated extracts of herbs.
3. Avoid the use of any herbs throughout pregnancy.
4. Consult with your health care provider before taking any herbs, even as teas.
3
Rationale:
1. Avoiding the use of any herbs during the first trimester, avoiding the use of highly concentrated extracts of herbs, and consulting with a health care provider before taking any herbs, even as teas, are the basic principles.
2. Avoiding the use of any herbs during the first trimester, avoiding the use of highly concentrated extracts of herbs, and consulting with a health care provider before taking any herbs, even as teas, are the basic principles.
3. Avoiding the use of any herbs throughout pregnancy is not necessary. Many herbal preparations can be used after the first trimester if the basic principles found in the other answers are followed.
4. Avoiding the use of any herbs during the first trimester, avoiding the use of highly concentrated extracts of herbs, and consulting with a health care provider before taking any herbs, even as teas, are the basic principles.
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