A patient wants to use an herbal preparation to help with recent insomnia.What response by the nurse is best?
A)"There are no research studies on these herbal preparations."
B)"Why don't you try exercise during the day first?"
C)"Have you had a physical exam any time recently?"
D)"Why do you want to use an herbal product for insomnia?"

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Before recommending any treatment, it is important to assess the patient's underlying medical status to ensure that the insomnia is not due to a more serious underlying condition. Thus, asking whether the patient has had a recent physical exam is the best option.

A Patient Wants to Use an Herbal Preparation to Help