While obtaining the health history, it is important for the nurse to ask the client about the use of herbal products, over-the-counter remedies, and dietary supplements because:
1. they should be stopped during admission to the hospital.
2. they should be increased during a time of illness.
3. these are not important items to talk about and should not be asked about.
4. these products may have potential interactions with medications that are being prescribed.
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Herbal products, over-the-counter remedies, and dietary supplements may have potential interactions with medications that are being prescribed, and a history of use of these products is necessary to avoid possible drug interactions.
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