The home health nurse is making an initial home visit to a male widow age 76 years. During the assessment the nurse finds that the client is taking multiple medications. The client states that he has also been taking some herbal remedies
What should the nurse be sure to include in the client education?
A) Herbal remedies are holistic.
B) Herbal remedies are often cheaper than prescribed medicine.
C) The importance of avoiding herbal remedies
D) The need to inform his physician and pharmacist about the herbal remedies
Ans: D
Herbal remedies combined with prescribed medications can lead to interactions that may be toxic. Clients should notify the physician and pharmacist of any herbal remedies they are using. Option A is incorrect even though herbal remedies are considered holistic; this is not something that is necessary to include in the client education. Option B is incorrect; herbal remedies may be cheaper than prescribed medicine but this is still not something that is necessary to include in the client education. Option C is incorrect because for most people it is not necessary to avoid herbal remedies.
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