When admitting a patient who has diabetes and poorly controlled glucose levels, the nurse obtains the information shown in the accompanying figure about the patient's use of complementary and alternative therapies
Which information is most important to report to the health care provider?
a. Takes zinc when cold symptoms occur
b. Practices relaxation therapies frequently
c. Takes multivitamin tablet every morning
d. Uses glucosamine and ginkgo biloba daily
ANS: D
Glucosamine and ginkgo biloba can affect blood glucose levels and may be contributing to the blood glucose instability for the patient. The other complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) will also be reported, but are not as pertinent for this patient.
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