A client tells the nurse that he ingests only herbal preparations and not medications prescribed from a physician. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "How long have you been using herbal preparations?"
2. "Are you aware of the side effects of using herbal preparations?"
3. "They must be working."
4. "They are probably less expensive than other medications."
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The nurse must assess the client for herbal use and participate in knowledgeable client education on the potential effects of herbal preparations. The length of time the client has been using herbal preparations may or may not be significant. The nurse should not comment on the effectiveness of the preparations or the cost.
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