The nurse's interview with a new prenatal patient reveals that the patient is taking herbs that she believes will promote her baby's health. The nurse's most appropriate response is:
a. "That's a great idea! Herbs are natural products and cannot be harmful."
b. "It's your choice if you want to take herbs, but the doctor won't like it."
c. "It is important to let your doctor know everything you are taking."
d. "That is nonsense and could actually harm you or your baby."
ANS: C
Nurses should not advocate or discourage use of herbal and folk remedies. However, health care providers need to know what the patient is taking because herbs and other remedies may affect traditional medicines. Also, the patient may not know whether the herbs are potentially harmful to her or her fetus.
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