A patient of Mexican descent sees a curandero for asthma; the curandero has prescribed a special tea to be taken four times a day to open the airways.How should the nurse respond to this situation?

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C.Often,folk practices are not harmful and may even be helpful; they may be incorporated into the patient's plan of care.Checking with the pharmacist ensures that the tea is safe and will not interact with other essential medications.A.B.D.As long as it is safe,there is no reason to have the patient stop or limit tea intake.

A Patient of Mexican Descent Sees a Curandero for Asthma;