The nurse is caring for a patient, who recently emigrated from India. The patient states the reason for the visit is for a well-patient visit
While taking the patient's history, the nurse ascertains that the patient is using ayurvedic herbal remedies. Which statement below assists the nurse to determine whether the patient understands the pros and cons of these herbal remedies?
a. "I can continue to order these herbal remedies from the shop in India where I have always purchased them."
b. "I can order these herbal remedies from any Internet source selling them."
c. "I should order these herbal remedies over the Internet from an FDA-approved site."
d. "I have had no problems from taking these herbal remedies, so I can continue their use."
C
Ayuvedic herbal remedies are frequently combined with metals that can be harmful to the patient. Purchasing them from an unregulated shop or Web site increases the chances of there being higher levels of toxic metals in the herbal mixtures. Therefore, the patient should purchase these herbal remedies only from an FDA-approved Web site source. Also, because the patient believes there is no problem with taking these unregulated remedies, the nurse must educate him about the potential issues with this.
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