The nurse is providing care for a patient who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following herbal supplements is often combined with chondroitin to repair cartilage?
A) Ginkgo
B) Glucosamine
C) St. John's wort
D) Saw palmetto
B
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Glucosamine is an herbal supplement that is usually combined with chondroitin to repair cartilage. Ginkgo is used to improve memory and cognitive function in people with Alzheimer's disease. St. John's Wort is used to treat depression. Saw palmetto is used to treat urinary symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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