The Nurse Is Performing an Admission Assessment on a Patient

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient with depression. The patient takes a prescription antidepressant and tells the nurse that she also takes herbal supplements. The nurse is unsure of whether the medication and herbal supplements interact with one another. What is the nurse's best action?

A) Ask the health care provider about potential interactions.
B) Consult a pharmacological reference text.
C) Consult a homeopathic reference text.
D) Ask the pharmacist about potential interactions.