The nurse makes a home visit to a 76-year-old male widower who is taking multiple medications. The patient states that he has been taking some herbal remedies. The nurse should include the following in the patient's teaching:
A) Herbal remedies are holistic.
B) Herbal remedies are often cheaper than prescribed medicine.
C) It is important to avoid herbal remedies.
D) He should inform his physician and pharmacist about the herbal remedies.
Ans: D
Feedback: Herbal remedies combined with prescribed medications can lead to interactions that may be toxic. Patients should notify the physician and pharmacist of any herbal remedies they are using.
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