The patient tells the nurse, "I have brought along the tea that I drink every day. My family has been drinking this kind of tea for generations because it promotes good health and long life. I hope I can continue drinking this tea while I am on my new medications." What is the nurse's best response?
A. "You should not use any kind of traditional remedy while you are taking this new medication."
B. "If you have been drinking this tea every day, then you should continue drinking it to maintain your health."
C. "Traditional remedies have no health benefits. You should stop drinking the tea; it's a waste of time and money."
D. "Do you know what the tea is made of? We want to be sure that none of its ingredients will react poorly with your new medications."
Answer: D. "Do you know what the tea is made of? We want to be sure that none of its ingredients will react poorly with your new medications."
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