The Pregnant Patient Has Brought an Herbal Remedy to the Clinic

question 10

Multiple Choice

The pregnant patient has brought an herbal remedy to the clinic to learn about the safety of the remedy. The nurse should include which statements about herbal therapies? "Herbal remedies:

• A) "Are subject to FDA approval."
• B) "Are used to eliminate certain diseases."
• C) "Cannot be sold over the counter."
• D) "Are different from homeopathic remedies."
• E) "Are not subject to safety and effectiveness testing."

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