Which of the following contributes to lack of standardization in the potency of herbal supplements? Select all that apply.
A) Species of plant used
B) Part of the plant used
C) Inclusion of heavy metals
D) Time of harvest
E) Storage conditions
A) Species of plant used
B) Part of the plant used
D) Time of harvest
E) Storage conditions
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A) 1 cup of shredded wheat and 1 cup of whole milk B) 1 cup of cubed papaya and a mocha latte C) 1 cup of chocolate ice cream and 1 cup of nonfat milk D) 3 cups of no-fat-added popcorn and 1 cup of nonfat milk
The client receives an immunostimulant. The client tells the nurse that he gets very sleepy and thirsty every time he takes the medication. What is the best assessment question for the nurse to ask?
1. "Are you consuming at least eight glasses of water daily?" 2. "Have you been drinking any alcohol?" 3. "Have you had any flu symptoms lately?" 4. "How much time have you spent out in the sun?"
An adolescent client reports recurrent abdominal pain with diarrhea and bloody stools. Which type of inflammatory bowel disease does the nurse suspect based on these data?
1. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) 2. Ulcerative colitis (UC) 3. Crohn disease 4. Appendicitis
The nurse is concerned that a patient is demonstrating signs of red blood cell production. What laboratory value did the nurse most likely use to make this decision?
a. Iron b. Bilirubin c. Thrombin d. Intrinsic factor