When a nursing interview identifies that a client is daily taking doses of herbal supplements, the nurse's priority is to:

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The conversation about the client's use of herbal supplements should focus first on the client's understanding of the herbs' uses, side effects, dosage, and safety concerns. Once the therapeutic communication has established a nonjudgmental nature, the nurse can go on to if the client feels the supplements are effective, why the client feels the need to take the supplements, and when the supplements were started.

When a Nursing Interview Identifies That a Client Is Daily