The home health nurse is informed by her patient that she is taking a herbal over-the-counter medication. What action should the nurse take with this information?
A.
This information is not part of the medication record.
B.
The nurse should document this information and add it to the patient's medication list and notify the charge nurse of the change.
C.
Research the benefits of this medication before deciding if it should be added to medication record.
D.
Tell the patient that herbal medications are not considered safe to take.
ANS: B
The charge nurse and the physicians need to know the over-the-counter medications that the patient is taking, especially when the patient is taking other prescribed medications or there is a pending surgery. These need to be included on the medication list.
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