The nurse reminds users of herbal remedies that the manufacturers of these products:
a. must do extensive field testing on the products.
b. must show dosage equivalents.
c. must adhere to standards of strength.
d. do not have to demonstrate their safety.
D
Herbal remedy manufacturers are not required by law to demonstrate the safety of their products.
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