The nurse is caring for a patient, who recently emigrated from India. The patient states the reason for the visit is for a well-patient visit. While taking the patient's history, the nurse ascertains that the patient is using ayurvedic herbal remedies
Which statement below assists the nurse to determine whether the patient understands the pros and cons of these herbal remedies?
a. "I can continue to order these herbal remedies from the shop in India where I have always purchased them."
b. "I can order these herbal remedies from any Internet source selling them."
c. "I should order these herbal remedies over the Internet from an FDA-approved site."
d. "I have had no problems from taking these herbal remedies, so I can continue their use."
ANS: C
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