During a Routine Health Examination, the Patient Tells the Nurse

question 3

Multiple Choice

During a routine health examination, the patient tells the nurse that about using a variety of herbal therapies for health maintenance. In discussing the use of herbs, the nurse cautions the patient that

• A) herbs should be purchased only from manufacturers with a history of quality control of their products.
• B) herbs are no better than conventional drugs in maintaining health and may be less safe.
• C) most herbs are toxic and carcinogenic and should be used only when proven effective.
• D) frequent medical evaluation is required during the use of herbs to avoid adverse effects.

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