The nurse knows that one of the more common complications resulting from drug–herbal interactions would involve
1. hair growth.
2. urine output.
3. vision loss.
4. blood coagulation.
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Rationale 1: Hair growth might be seen but is not as common as a different interaction.
Rationale 2: Changes in urine output might be seen but is not as common as a different interaction.
Rationale 3: Hair growth might be seen but is not as common as a different interaction.
Rationale 4: Many herbal products increase bleeding potential and reduce the effects of anticoagulant drugs.
Global Rationale: Many herbal products increase bleeding potential and reduce the effects of anticoagulant drugs. Hair growth, changes in urine output, and vision loss might be seen but are not common.
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