A patient diagnosed with depression confidently tells the nurse,"I've been supplementing my paroxetine (Paxil)with St.John's wort.It has helped a great deal." What is the nurse's priority action?

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Research has suggested that St.John's wort inhibits serotonin reuptake by elevating extracellular sodium; thus,it may interact with medication,particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors,to produce serotonin syndrome.Discussing the patient's birth control method is a secondary priority.

A Patient Diagnosed with Depression Confidently Tells the Nurse,"I've Been