A 25-year-old woman is visiting the
prenatal clinic and shares with the nurse her desire to go "natural" with her pregnancy. She shows the nurse a list of herbal remedies that she wants to buy so that she can "avoid taking any drugs." Which statement by the nurse is correct?
a. "Most herbal remedies are not harmful and are safe for use during pregnancy."
b. "Please read each label carefully before use to check for cautionary warnings."
c. "Keep in mind that products from differ-ent manufacturers are required to contain consistent amounts of the herbal prod-ucts."
d. "It's important to remember that herbal remedies do not have proven safety rat-ings for pregnant women."
ANS: D
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