The nurse understands that there are potential risks with herb use, just as there are risks with standard Western medications. These risks with herb use include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Interaction with other medications
b. Standardization of herbal preparations
c. Lack of standardization of herbal preparations
d. Lack of a formulary
e. Reduced chance of toxicity
ANS: A, C, D
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