The patient reports using chaparral to ease breathing.Which assessment finding leads the nurse to advise stopping the supplement immediately?

A) The patient has a history of hepatitis C.
B) The patient is morbidly obese.
C) The patient requires supplemental oxygen.
D) The patient has frequent sinus infections.

Chaparral

A shrubland or heathland plant community found primarily in the U.S. Southwest and parts of Mexico, often characterized by drought-resistant, evergreen shrubs.

Hepatitis C

A viral infection that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage.

Sinus Infections

Inflammations or infections of the sinus cavities, often causing congestion, pain, and pressure in the facial area.