The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient with depression. The patient takes a prescription antidepressant and tells the nurse that she also takes herbal supplements. The nurse is unsure of whether the medication and herbal supplements
interact with one another. What is the nurse's best action?
1. Ask the health care provider about potential interactions.
2. Consult a pharmacological reference text.
3. Consult a homeopathic reference text.
4. Ask the pharmacist about potential interactions.
Answer: 4
Explanation: The nurse's best action is to consult the pharmacist about any potential interactions. The pharmacist is considered the expert on medications and herbal supplements. The health care provider and reference texts are not the best resource for this information.
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