A health care provider suggests that a client drink a glass of wine each evening to help prevent heart disease. The client's religious beliefs prohibit the consumption of alcohol in any form, but the client is willing to try an herbal supplement
What formulation should the nurse suggest the client avoid?
1. Teas
2. Decoctions
3. Tinctures
4. Infusions
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Teas are made by soaking herbs in hot water for 4 to 10 minutes. They do not contain alcohol.
Rationale 2: Decoctions are made by boiling herbs in water for 30 to 60 minutes until much of the liquid has boiled off. They do not contain alcohol.
Rationale 3: A tincture is prepared by soaking an herb in alcohol. Alcohol remains in the final product.
Rationale 4: Infusions are made by soaking herbs in hot water for long periods. They do not contain alcohol.
Global Rationale: A tincture is prepared by soaking an herb in alcohol. Alcohol remains in the final product. Teas are made by soaking herbs in hot water for 4 to 10 minutes. They do not contain alcohol. Decoctions are made by boiling herbs in water for 30 to 60 minutes until much of the liquid has boiled off. They do not contain alcohol. Infusions are made by soaking herbs in hot water for long periods. They do not contain alcohol.
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