Nursing2004 Herbal Medicine Handbook

Investigate 938 considerations just for nurses.
Today your assessments just aren’t complete if you don’t routinely ask, “Are you taking any herbal medicines?” Although these therapies may sound innocent, many have potentially hazardous effects.

This updated reference now includes effects on lab test results for every herb, including alfalfa, boswellia, and kudzu. And you’ll find nursing advice for nonherbal alternative medicines, such as shark cartilage.

For more than 300 herbs, you’ll know…
myths and facts
when your patient is in danger
when herbs can or cannot be mixed with standard therapies
signs and symptoms caused by herbs.

Quick A-to-Z organization
You’ll also find colorful alert logos that point out potential hazards, herbs that contain alcohol, vital facts about vitamins and minerals, drug-herb interactions, monitoring guidelines, and more.

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