During a home visit, the nurse learns that an older patient is taking herbal remedies in addition to prescribed medications. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this practice? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Some herbal remedies interact with medications.
2. Herbal remedies are natural products and do not harm the body.
3. Talk to the healthcare provider about the use of herbal remedies.
4. The Food and Drug Administration does not regulate herbal remedies.
5. For most herbal remedies, no studies have demonstrated effectiveness.
1,3,4,5
Rationale: Herbs can interact with medications.
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A client with multiinfarct dementia is striking out with her arms and kicking at people who walk
past in the hall. Intervention by the nurse should begin by a. asking the client what she needs. b. saying the client's name to gain contact. c. gently touching the client's arm. d. approaching from behind and using a bear hug.
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A nurse is preparing to admit a client suspected of overdose. Which drugs will the nurse monitor for because of their high potential for abuse?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Oxycodone (OxyContin) 2. Nicotine 3. Marijuana 4. Amobarbital (Amytal) 5. Secobarbital (Seconal)