The nurse is speaking with an elderly client at their regular physical check-up. The client has recently begun to take echinacea supplements as part of their medication routine. The nurse is providing education to the client about echinacea supplements.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching ?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The nurse is speaking with an elderly client at their regular physical check-up. The client has recently begun to take echinacea supplements as part of their medication routine. The nurse is providing education to the client about echinacea supplements. 
 
   Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for  further teaching ? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"If I suspect I have the common cold, I should take echinacea as a treatment"

Answer

"I should inform all of my healthcare providers about using echinacea"

Answer

"There is mixed evidence on the use of echinacea for upper respiratory tract infections"

Answer

"Echinacea is believed to boost the immune system, and may have antiviral activity"

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