A client with arthritic pain is considering taking an herbal supplement to relieve arthritic pain. What teaching is most important for the nurse to carry out with this client?
a. Inform any health care providers about the use of this supplement.
b. Practice imagery along with taking the herbal supplement.
c. Take only herbal supplements that are prescribed.
d. Take herbal supplement at the onset of pain.
A
Always ask the client about the use of herbal supplements, because some can cause serious inte-ractions with other pharmacologic agents. The other responses are not considered the most im-portant.
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