Question

a patient tells you that a friend of theirs has recommended the use of caffeine to treat the patient's asthma. what would be the most important reason a nurse should counsel this patient not to delay prescribed treatment for the use of natural health products?

Answer 1

It is important to confide in this patient as caffeine is classified as a stimulant an can have negative effects on the body when consumed in large amounts such as sweating, irregular heartbeat, and convulsions. It is always important to trust a licensed medical professional in these situations as they are able to provide a corticosteroid to combat the effects of asthma