The nurse is assessing the medication history of a patient with an enlarged prostate. The nurse would inquire about the use of which herbal supplement?
1. Ginkgo
2. Saw palmetto
3. Green tea
4. Fish oil
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Rationale 1: Ginkgo is not used to improve prostate health.
Rationale 2: Saw palmetto is an herbal supplement sometimes suggested for use by patients with an enlarged prostate gland.
Rationale 3: Green tea is not associated with prostate health.
Rationale 4: Fish oil is not associated with prostate health.
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