The client with a seizure disorder who is taking carbamazepine (Tegretol) tells the clinic nurse, “I am taking evening primrose oil for my premenstrual cramps and it is really working.” Which...

The client with a seizure disorder who is taking carbamazepine (Tegretol) tells the clinic nurse, “I am taking evening primrose oil for my premenstrual cramps and it is really working.” Which statement is the nurse’s best response?

1. “You should inform your health-care provider about taking this herb.”

2. “It is very dangerous to take both the herb and Tegretol.”

3. “Herbs are natural substances and I am glad it is helping your PMS.”

4. “Are you sure you should be taking herbs along with Tegretol?”