A client tells the nurse that she uses herbal remedies to help control the symptoms of a chronic illness but does not want her physician to know. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "I would not tell my doctor either."
2. "Herbal remedies don't work anyway."
3. "Some herbal remedies could interact with prescribed medications. Be sure to let your doctor know what you are taking."
4. "Your doctor doesn't believe in herbal remedies so don't tell him."
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Many clients do not inform their health care providers about their use of alternative medicines. This could have a disastrous effect because of interactions between the herbal supplements and medications. The nurse should encourage the client to inform her physician of all herbal remedies she is taking. The other choices could cause the client harm and should not be done.
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