A Patient Has Been Using an Herbal Supplement for 2

A patient has been using an herbal supplement for 2 years that the primary care NP knows may have toxic side effects.The NP should:

A) tell the patient to stop taking the supplement immediately.
B) inform the patient of the risks of toxic side effects with this supplement.
C) refer the patient to a CAM provider who can manage this patient's therapy.
D) prescribe another herbal drug that has fewer adverse effects than the one the patient is taking.

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