A client reports taking "all natural" echinacea daily to prevent colds and the flu. Which response should the nurse make to this client?
a. "I've heard many people say that it helps to prevent the flu."
b. "All-natural products are safe to use so you don't have to worry about it."
c. "Some dietary supplements may interact with other medications, but since echinacea is a plant you don't have to worry."
d. "Before taking any dietary supplement you should discuss potential adverse side effects with your healthcare provider."
d. "Before taking any dietary supplement you should discuss potential adverse side effects with your healthcare provider."
No dietary supplement is a substitute for medical treatment. Supplements should not be taken/recommended without conferring with the primary healthcare provider. A dietary supplement is defined as any product taken by mouth that contains a dietary ingredient intended to supplement the diet. The list of ingredients may include: an herb or botanical substance, a mineral, a vitamin, or an amino acid. Dietary supplements may not be labeled as drugs or medications. Although clients may refer to substances used in their natural from as being nonchemical, about 25% of modern medications originated from plants originally used in traditional medicine.
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