During a Routine Health Examination,the Patient Tells the Nurse That

question 9

Multiple Choice

During a routine health examination,the patient tells the nurse that she uses a variety of herbal therapies to maintain her health.In discussing her use of herbs,what should the nurse caution the patient about?

• A) Most herbs are toxic and carcinogenic and should be used only when proven effective.
• B) Herbs are not any better than conventional drugs in maintaining health and may be more unsafe.
• C) Herbs should be purchased only from manufacturers with a history of quality control of their products.
• D) Because herbal therapies may mask the symptoms of serious disease,frequent medical evaluation is required during their use.

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