The Client Asks the Nurse How to Compare the Strengths

question 7

Multiple Choice

The client asks the nurse how to compare the strengths of different brands of an herbal supplement.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A)Look for a label with an NSF or United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)certification,which indicates that the strength of the herb has been quantified."
• B)There is no way to compare the strengths of any herbal products in the United States."
• C)If the supplement is standardized,you can compare the amount of active ingredient in different products."
• D)There is no need to check strengths.All products in the United States are standardized."

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