The nurse is providing home care for a patient who traditionally drinks herbal tea to treat an illness. How should the nurse respond to a request for the herbal tea?
A) "We do not allow our patients to drink herbal tea."
B) "Why in the world would you want to drink that stuff?"
C) "Let me check with the doctor to make sure it is okay with your medicines."
D) "I have to fill out a lot of forms that you will have to sign before I can do that."
C
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