A client asks the nurse whetherthe liquid form of an herbal product is the same as the solid form. What is the nurse's best response?
1. Liquid products may be administered as salves and ointments.
2. Liquid forms are concentrated in solvents at various strengths.
3. Liquid forms do not contain active chemicals from the plant.
4. Solid products include parts of the plant.
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Rationale 1: Solid products are made from dried herbs, and include pills, tablets, and capsules as well as salves and ointments. How the herb is prepared can change the strength and/or action of the active ingredient.
Rationale 2: Liquid forms are concentrated in solvents at various strengths.
Rationale 3: Solid products are made from dried herbs, and include pills, tablets, and capsules as well as salves and ointments. How the herb is prepared can change the strength and/or action of the active ingredient.
Rationale 4: Solid products are made from dried herbs, and include pills, tablets, and capsules as well as salves and ointments. How the herb is prepared can change the strength and/or action of the active ingredient.
Global Rationale: Liquid forms are concentrated in solvents at various strengths. Solid products are made from dried herbs, and include pills, tablets, and capsules as well as salves and ointments. How the herb is prepared can change the strength and/or action of the active ingredient.
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