A client taking protease inhibitors for HIV treatment expresses interest in adjuvant alternative nutrition therapy. The client states, "I'd like to take the supplement St. John's Wort.". The nurse replies that:
1. "This supplement has been shown to decrease the effects of protease inhibitors.".
2. "St. John's Wort has been used to promote satiety.".
3. "Take this supplement 1 hour after the protease inhibitor.".
4. "St. John's Wort neutralizes the effects of damage to cells.".
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Rationale: St. John's Wort is known to jeopardize the success of conventional treatment such as with the concomitant use of protease inhibitors. St. John's Wort has been used to treat mental disorders and depressions. It is not used to promote satiety. Taking this supplement is not advised with the HAART protocol. Antioxidants function to neutralize the effects of damage to cells.
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