What concerns might the nurse legitimately have related to the use of alternative therapies? (Select all that apply.)
A) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not test or regulate active ingredients.
B) The incidental ingredients are clearly marked on the label.
C) The dosage contained in each tablet may vary greatly.
D) No alternative therapies have been found to be effective.
E) Advertising of alternative products is not as restrictive or accurate.
A, C, E
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Alternative products are not controlled or tested by the FDA and advertising is not as restrictive or accurate as with classic drugs. Incidental ingredients are often unknown and strength of tablets may vary within the bottle depending on the conditions under which they were grown. While some alternative therapies have been found to be effective, there are others who have not been studied.
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