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During a home visit, the nurse learns that an older patient is taking herbal remedies in addition to prescribed medications. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this practice? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Some herbal remedies interact with medications.
  2. Herbal remedies are natural products and do not harm the body.
  3. Talk to the healthcare provider about the use of herbal remedies.
  4. The Food and Drug Administration does not regulate herbal remedies.
  5. For most herbal remedies, no studies have demonstrated effectiveness.

Question 2

A nurse is in the process of discharging an older client with an open abdominal wound requiring dressing changes. The nurse has instructed the client about the importance of maintaining adequate hydration.
 
  Which statement by the client shows the need for further instruction?
  A) I can add an extra cup of decaffeinated coffee with breakfast and dinner.
  B) I'll drink water and nonsugared beverages whenever I feel thirsty.
  C) I will set up a schedule to drink a glass of water every 2 hours throughout the day.
  D) If I drink a lot of fluids, I'll have to go to the bathroom more often, but I'll get more exercise.



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otokexnaru

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Answer to Question 1

1,3,4,5
Rationale: Herbs can interact with medications.

Answer to Question 2

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xroflmao

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


okolip

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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