The nurse plans to teach patients about the difference between herbal preparations and prescription medications. Which statement describes the best plan by the nurse?
A) "Herbs, like prescription drugs, usually only contain one active ingredient."
B) "The active ingredients in an herb, unlike prescription drugs, may be present in just one part or many parts."
C) "Most herbs, like prescription drugs, are standardized and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ."
D) "Herbs are considered to be safer than prescription medications as they are natural."
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