The nurse is educating a client about solid herbal products. Which items should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Salves
2. Tea
3. Pills
4. Tablets
5. Vapor
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Salves are a solid herbal product.
Rationale 2: Tea is a liquid, not a solid.
Rationale 3: Pills are a solid herbal product.
Rationale 4: Tablets are a solid herbal product.
Rationale 5: A vapor is a liquid herbal product.
Global Rationale: Salves, pills, and tablets are solid herbal products. Vapor and tea are both liquid herbal products.
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