A patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) asks the nurse about the addition of St.John's wort to help with his depression.The nurse's best response is:
A) "That is a great idea. Alternative therapies can be very helpful."
B) "You will feel better sooner if you include phenylalanine."
C) "Did you know that St.John's wort can raise your blood pressure dramatically?"
D) "You need to speak to your physician about that."
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