The nurse observes a person from an Asian heritage prepares ginseng to be used for an ILLNESS. What observation does the nurse make in the preparation of this herb?
1. It is not being prepared with anything metal.
2. It is ground to a powder and rubbed on the skin.
3. It will not be given to children.
4. It is ingested several times a day.
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Explanation: 1. Preparing ginseng with anything metal may leech out some of its necessary constituents.
2. Ginseng can be prepared in many different forms, and is not limited to a powder form.
3. Frail children are given raw ginseng as a restorative.
4. The therapeutic value of ginseng is not restricted to a specific dosing regimen.
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