While obtaining a health history of a patient who has a large infected wound on the foot, the nurse learns that the patient has taken goldenseal to boost immune function rather than taking antibiotics for the infection
. Which action by the nurse is initially most appropriate?
a. Instruct the patient about the reasons for antibiotic use with infection.
b. Ask the patient, "How do you feel about using both antibiotics and natural remedies?"
c. Tell the patient that the doctor is likely to prescribe antibiotics.
d. Tell the patient that studies of goldenseal show that it is not effective in treating infection.
ANS: B
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