The nurse should assess the client for the use of herbal and botanical supplements. What botanical medication is used to treat mild depression?
A) Echinacea
B) Ginkgo biloba
C) St. John's wort
D) Green tea
Ans: C
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Some of the most common botanicals are St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), used for mild depression.
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