The nurse is caring for a patient with mental illness who desires the use of natural products or supplements for the treatment of the disorder. What symbol of safety will the nurse instruct the patient to look for when purchasing these products?
1. USDA
2. FDA
3. NSF
4. SMP
Answer: 3
Explanation: The symbols GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), NSF (National Safety Foundation), or USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) on product labels indicate safety of the products. The other answer choices are incorrect.
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