The nurse has noticed that more clients are asking about the use of herbal supplements to treat their symptoms. The nurse is aware that this could be related to which factor?
1. Aggressive marketing by the herbal industry
2. The greater safety of herbal remedies over prescription medications
3. An increase in acute illnesses
4. The lower cost of herbal remedies
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Factors contributing to the increasing popularity of herbal products include the increased availability of herbal products, aggressive marketing by the herbal industry, and renewed interest in preventive medicine and natural alternatives.
Rationale 2: Herbal remedies are not necessarily safer than other therapies.
Rationale 3: There has been an increase in use of herbal and supplemental therapies for treatment of chronic, not acute, conditions.
Rationale 4: Herbal remedies are not necessarily lower in cost.
Global Rationale: Factors contributing to the increasing popularity of herbal products include the increased availability of herbal products, aggressive marketing by the herbal industry, and renewed interest in preventive medicine and natural alternatives. Herbal remedies are not necessarily safer than other therapies. There has been an increase in use of herbal and supplemental therapies for treatment of chronic, not acute, conditions. Herbal remedies are not necessarily lower in cost.
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