The nurse learns that a client of Asian descent uses ginseng to help control diabetes. Which action should the nurse take with this client?

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Asian ginseng has not been reported to improve blood glucose control over the course of 2 months any better than a placebo. Caution is given for this herb because of a number of drug interactions and its effect on prolonging blood clotting by affecting platelet function. The effects and appropriate dosing are not clearly understood even by traditional healers. Plant-based remedies can have both positive and negative effects on the client and are not well understood.

The Nurse Learns That a Client of Asian Descent Uses