An older client with difficulty sleeping wants to use an herbal remedy to help getting to sleep since problems with hay fever and nasal congestion are interfering with "drifting off" at night. Which herbal remedy should the nurse caution the client to avoid?

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Chamomile tea should be avoided by someone with hay fever because chamomile is related to ragweed, and individuals with hay fever, especially those allergic to ragweed, may experience allergic reactions to chamomile.

An Older Client with Difficulty Sleeping Wants to Use an Herbal