A patient at the clinic informs the nurse during an examination that he has been taking comfrey as an anticancer agent.The patient asks if there is any reason why this remedy should not be taken.The nurse responds accurately when telling the patient which of the following about comfrey?

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Comfrey is associated with liver toxicity and may cause severe liver damage. The use of comfrey has been banned in many countries, including the United States. Therefore, the nurse should advise the patient to avoid taking comfrey as an anticancer agent.

A Patient at the Clinic Informs the Nurse During an Examination