When counseling a patient diagnosed with depression who is prescribed St. John's wort, which information would a nurse include in the patient's education plan?
a. No research-based findings of drug interactions have been reported.
b. The introduction of the herb should be postponed for 24 hours after starting an antidepressant.
c. The herbal tea made with this herb can be taken along with a prescribed antidepressant.
d. Side effects such as dry mouth, photosensitivity, gastrointestinal symptoms, and dizziness can occur.
D
Side effects are minimal, but dry mouth, photosensitivity, gastrointestinal symptoms, and dizziness can occur.
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