Questions that would be nonjudgmental when obtaining information about patient use of herbal remedies include: Select all that apply
a. "You don't regularly take herbal remedies, do you?"
b. "What herbal medicines have you used to relieve your symptoms?"
c. "What over-the-counter medicines and nutritional supplements do you use?"
d. "Have you experienced toxic effects from mixing herbals and prescription drugs?"
e. "What differences in your symptoms do you notice when you take herbal supplements?"
B, C, D, E
The correct responses are neutral in tone and do not express bias for or against the use of herbal medicines. The distracter, worded in a negative way, makes the nurse's bias plain.
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