A Client Has Been Admitted to the Emergency Department After

Multiple Choice

A client has been admitted to the emergency department after ingestion of ephedra (ma huang) despite its being withdrawn from the market.Which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding of the toxic effects of this herbal compound?

A) "Abnormal bleeding leading to hemorrhage often occurs."
B) "This contains sympathomimetic drugs that can cause hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias."
C) "It often causes peripheral neuropathy and nephrotoxicity."
D) "This contains a narcotic that can cause addiction and central nervous system impairment."