The nurse learns that a patient plans to try St. John's wort for depression. Which response by the nurse is best?

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The nurse should not encourage the patient to try an herb without first consulting their primary care provider. It is important to consider potential interactions with other medications the patient may be taking and to ensure the herb is safe for the patient's individual health status. The nurse should also advise the patient that herbs are medicines and should be treated as such.

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