Managing requests regarding herbal remedies for patients in the intensive care unit.

Authors
Category Primary study
JournalDimensions of critical care nursing : DCCN
Year 2006
Nurses in intensive care units may be asked by family members to administer herbal therapies or vitamins and minerals that the patient was taking before the illness or injury. The nurse must carefully assess the request and contact the patient's healthcare providers to determine whether the request can be granted or whether the therapy poses a danger to the patient because of interactions with other medications.
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First added on: May 20, 2023