A patient asks the nurse about an herbal supplement and reports that it has a USP seal of approval.The nurse explains that this indicates

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The USP "seal of approval" is a fee-based test and reports on identity,potency,purity,and labeling accuracy.It does not indicate premarket research on safety and accuracy,does not allow manufacturers to make claims about the function of the products,and does not indicate the substance's ability to prevent and treat disease.

A Patient Asks the Nurse About an Herbal Supplement and Reports