A client reports taking St.John's wort for major depressive episode.The client states,"I'm taking the recommended dose,but it seems like if two capsules are good,four would be better!" Which is an appropriate nursing response?

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Rationale: The nurse should advise the client that increasing the amount of herbal preparations can lead to overdose and toxicity.The use of herbal medicines,such as St.John's wort,should be approached with caution and responsibility.This herb is generally recognized as safe when taken at recommended dosages (900 mg/day).

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