The nurse is teaching a client about the different plants that can be used in the treatment of cancer.Which plants does the nurse include in the teaching session?
Select all that apply.

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B) Common periwinkle contains alkaloids such as vincristine and vinblastine, which are used in chemotherapy for their anti-cancer properties.C) Pacific yew is the source of paclitaxel, a compound used in the treatment of various cancers, including ovarian and breast cancer.D) Mandrake contains podophyllotoxin, which is used to synthesize etoposide, a drug used in chemotherapy.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client About the Different Plants