A community health nurse is completing a health history on a client who receives health care from a folk health practitioner who prescribed the herb Hawthorne to lower cholesterol levels. Which of the following statements is true regarding the complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) that was prescribed: CAM cannot be used with traditional Western medicine. Patient education is needed so that the patient understands that the herb may be harmful while using other medication. Re-assessment of the plan of care is necessary to ensure adherence to traditional health practices only. The practice is safe due to standard dosing and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of herbals.
[Solved]: A community health nurse is completing a health…
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