What should the nurse include in a teaching plan for a client who is taking nutraceuticals, vitamins and supplements, and herbs?
The nurse should include the following information in a teaching plan for a client who is taking nutraceuticals, vitamins and supplements, and herbs: (1) allergies to these preparations are possible and should be reported to health professionals, (2) some of these preparations potentiate the effects of prescribed medication, and (3) the dosages available for these preparations are not necessarily standardized.
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