The nurse has been teaching a patient about herbal preparations and determines that additional teaching is required when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I should check with you before using an herbal product."
2. "Herbal products usually contain only one active ingredient."
3. "I need to be careful about where I store my herbal product."
4. "Herbal preparations are available in solid and liquid forms."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Herbal products contain multiple active ingredients as opposed to prescription drugs, which contain only one active ingredient. Herbal preparations are available in solid and liquid forms. Patients should check with the nurse before using an herbal product. Where and how an herbal product is stored can affect its potency.
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