The patient is asking the nurse about current U.S. laws and regulations of herbal products. According to the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994, which statement is true?
a. Medicinal herbs are viewed as dietary supplements.
b. Herbal remedies are held to the same standards as drugs.
c. Producers of herbal products must prove therapeutic efficacy.
d. Herbal remedies are protected by patent laws.
ANS: A
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1. The child with tachypnea and pulmonary congestion 2. The child with hepatomegaly and normal respiratory rate 3. The child with dependent and sacral edema and regular pulse 4. The child with periorbital edema and normal respiratory rate
When performing abdominal assessments, the nurse follows a specific order of examination. List the following techniques from first to last: Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down
1. Inspection 2. Auscultation 3. Palpation
Two-word utterances by a child become common around which of the following ages?
a. 12 months c. 2 years b. 16 months d. 3 years
The nurse has educated the client on the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease. This is an example of what learning theory?
A) Adaptive learning theory B) Behavioral learning theory C) Cognitive learning theory D) Developmental learning theory