A Chinese woman who is 16 weeks pregnant reports to the nurse that ginseng and bamboo leaves help to reduce her anxiety. How should the nurse respond to this client?
A. Advise the client to avoid the use of all herbs.
B. Assess the amount and frequency with which the client is using the remedy.
C. Tell the client that her remedies have no scientific foundation.
D. Assess where the client obtains her remedy, and investigate the source.
B
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