Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Edition by Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, Julie S. Snyder

Exercise 13

When making a home visit to a patient who was recently discharged from the hospital, the nurse notes that she has a small pack over her chest and that the pack has a strong odor. She also is drinking herbal tea. When asked about the pack and the tea, the patient says, "Oh, my grandmother never used medicines from the doctor. She told me that this plaster and tea were all I would need to fix things." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A)"You really should listen to what the doctor told you if you want to get better."
B)"What's in the plaster and the tea? When do you usually use them?"
C)"These herbal remedies rarely work, but if you want to use them, then it is your choice."
D)"It's fine if you want to use this home remedy, as long as you use it with your prescription medicines."