A client shows a nurse the following advertisement for a product: "Product X is a miraculous cure
for a wide range of ailments, including depression, anxiety, and sleeplessness.
Made from an ancient
formula and containing a secret ingredient, Product X will cure you or you will receive your money
back. Only $45 for a 1-month supply. Order now and receive a free month's supply.". The nurse
should assess this as most likely being
a. a bargain.
b. worth a try.
c. dangerous.
d. worthless.
D
Advertisements promising miracles are usually for products that are useless and being fraudulently
marketed. Some may even be harmful. Caution clients that things that sound "too good to be true"
probably are.
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