Explanation: 1. Herbs can interact with medications. 2. Because the FDA does not regulate herbal medicines, there is no assurance of standardization of their ingredients, purity, dosage, or potency. 3. It is important for the client to discuss the use of herbal remedies with prescribed medications with the healthcare provider. 4. The Food and Drug administration does not regulate herbal
medicines, and these medicines may have different ingredients, purity, dosage, or potency. 5. For most herbal remedies, there have not been sufficient clinical trials to demonstrate their effectiveness or appropriate dosage.
1. Nonpharmacological approaches can alleviate the pain.
2. Nonpharmacological approaches can delay the need for medication.
3. Nonpharmacological approaches can prevent the need for medication.
4. Nonpharmacological approaches can complement current medication therapy.
5. Nonpharmacological approaches do not cost the client anything to use or implement.
1. Nonpharmacological approaches can alleviate the pain.
2. Nonpharmacological approaches can delay the need for medication.
3. Nonpharmacological approaches can prevent the need for medication.
4. Nonpharmacological approaches can complement current medication therapy.
Explanation: 1. Nonpharmacological treatments can alleviate the health condition.
2. Nonpharmacological approaches can delay the need for medication.
3. Nonpharmacological approaches can prevent the need for medication.
4. Nonpharmacological approaches have been used to complement drug therapy.
5. There is no evidence to suggest that nonpharmacological approaches do not cost the client anything to use or implement.
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