The nurse understands the recent increase in popularity of herbal products. What is not a reason for this increase in popularity?
1. Aggressive marketing by the herbal industry
2. Renewed interest in preventative medicine
3. Lack of side effects from herbal products
4. Herbal products are readily available
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Rationale 1: This is a reason for an increase in popularity of herbal products.
Rationale 2: This is a reason for an increase in popularity of herbal products.
Rationale 3: Lack of side effects is not a reason for an increase in popularity of herbal products. It is possible for a client to have a side effect or drug interaction from an herbal product.
Rationale 4: This is a reason for an increase in popularity of herbal products.
Global Rationale: Lack of side effects is not a reason for an increase in popularity of herbal products. It is possible for a client to have a side effect or drug interaction from an herbal product. Aggressive marketing, a renewed interest in preventative medicine, and being readily available are all reasons for the popularity of herbal products.
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