An anxious patient diagnosed with diabetes says, "I'm considering taking angelica to help me relax." Select the best outcome for the plan of care. The patient will
a. report subjective feelings of improved sleep.
b. identify other options to manage anxiety.
c. monitor fingerstick blood glucose daily.
d. rate anxiety as 5 or less on a scale of 10.
B
Angelica is contraindicated in diabetes. The patient should identify other strategies to manage anxiety. The other options imply that this herb is safe to use in this situation.
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