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A young woman with severe nausea and diarrhea presents in an emergency department for treatment. She has taken St. John's wort at the recommended daily dosage several times that day.
 
  After she has been stabilized, she tells a nurse that she thought, If two capsules are good, four must be better Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
  A) Herbal medicines are more likely to cause adverse reactions.
  B) You can overdose on herbal medicines just as you can with prescription medications, so more is not always better.
  C) Because the FDA does not regulate herbal remedies, who knows what was in those capsules?
  D) Certain companies are better than others. Always frequent reputable stores.
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Smart ... Thanks!
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I appreciate what you did here, answered it right Smiling Face with Open Mouth
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Thanks
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