The client asks whether"natural" products are superior to prescription medication. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Yes, since the product is based in nature."
2. "Natural products are not as potent as approved medications."
3. "Natural does not always mean better or safe."
4. "Interactions are rare when mixing natural and prescribed medications."
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Rationale 1:This statement is incorrect because being based in nature does not make a productsafer, better, or more effective than prescription medications.
Rationale 2:This statement is incorrect because natural products are not automatically safer, nor are they necessarily better than a prescribed medication. Natural products might not offer improvement over conventional therapy, and might be of no value whatsoever. Some herbal products contain a variety of active ingredients that can interact with prescription drugs.
Rationale 3:This statement is correct because natural products are not automatically safe, nor are they necessarily better than a prescribed medication.
Rationale 4:This statement is incorrect because natural products are not automatically safe, nor are they necessarily better than a prescribed medication. Natural products might not offer improvement over conventional therapy, and might be of no value whatsoever. Some herbal products contain a variety of active ingredients that can interact with prescription drugs.
Global Rationale: Natural products are not automatically safe, nor are they necessarily better or more effective than a prescribed medication. Natural products might not offer improvement over conventional therapy, and might be of no value whatsoever. Some herbal products contain a variety of active ingredients that can interact with prescription drugs.
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