A client tells the nurse "I always buy St. John's wort manufactured by Company X so I know what I
am getting.". The best response for the nurse would be
a. "That is fine. This will ensure continuity of therapy.".
b. "That is not really necessary because industry standards exist.".
c. "No manufacturing standards exist, so you may get variations even from
Company X.".
d. "You should really use a drug rather than an herbal preparation to treat your
depression.".
C
No standards for preparation of herbal remedies exist, so dosages may vary widely even in
preparations made by one company. Option A: Continuity is not guaranteed. Option D is not
advisable because it does not recognize the importance of the alternative treatment to the client.
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