NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

A nursing mother asks a nurse if it is all right to take St. John's wort for mild depression. What is the best response by the nurse?

1. no, b/c it might decrease the amount of milk you produce

2. no, it could be excreted in your milk and affect the baby

3. no, it will affect the taste of your milk, and your baby might reject nursing

4. no, it will probably cause your baby to receive more allergies

The correct answer is: no, b/c it might decrease the amount of milk you produce

St. John's wort is not recommended for use in breastfeeding mothers because it can decrease the amount of milk produced. Options B and C are incorrect because they mention potential negative effects on the baby, while option D is unrelated to the question and does not provide a reason for the nurse's recommendation.