A patient shows a nurse the following advertisement for a product: "Product X is a scientific breakthrough helpful for a wide range of ailments,including depression,anxiety,and sleeplessness.Made from an ancient formula,X stimulates circulation and doubles the body's ability to excrete toxins.Satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back.Only $45 for a 1-month supply.Order now and receive a free month's supply." The nurse should assess this as most likely being:

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Advertisements indicating scientific breakthroughs or promising miracles for multiple ailments are usually for products that are useless and being fraudulently marketed.Some may even be harmful.Caution patients that things that sound "too good to be true" probably are,and that all substances ingested for health reasons should be researched or discussed with a trusted health care provider to prevent significant harm to the patient's health.

A Patient Shows a Nurse the Following Advertisement for a Product