A young woman with severe nausea and diarrhea presents in an emergency department for treatment. She has taken St. John's wort at the recommended daily dosage several times that day.
After she has been stabilized, she tells a nurse that she thought, If two capsules are good, four must be better Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) Herbal medicines are more likely to cause adverse reactions.
B) You can overdose on herbal medicines just as you can with prescription medications, so more is not always better.
C) Because the FDA does not regulate herbal remedies, who knows what was in those capsules?
D) Certain companies are better than others. Always frequent reputable stores.
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a newly admitted psychiatric client. Which statement about a psychiatric assessment is accurate?
A) Medical history is of lesser significance and can be eliminated from the assessment interview.
B) Psychiatric assessment provides a thorough and holistic overview of the client, including biological, psychological, and social aspects.
C) Comprehensive assessments can be performed only by physicians.
D) Psychosocial aspects of the evaluation are obtained through subjective reports rather than objective observations.
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