Which herbal product is correctly matched to its effect? (Select all that apply).

Echinacea is known to enhance immunity.

It has been shown to increase the number of white blood cells, which are part of the body’s immune system and help fight off infections.

Ginseng has been shown to increase physical endurance.

Studies have found that it can reduce fatigue and improve physical performance . Aloe vera has been found to promote wound healing.

It contains compounds that can reduce inflammation and improve antioxidant defenses, which can help accelerate the healing process .

Choice A is not correct because there is no evidence that Gingko Biloba causes fibrin clot formation.

Fibrin is a protein that helps in the clotting of blood, but there is no evidence to suggest that Gingko Biloba has any effect on this process.

Choice D is not correct because there is no evidence that Chamomile enhances the immune response to influenza A.

While Chamomile has been found to have some anti-inflammatory and calming effects, there is no evidence to suggest that it can enhance the immune response to influenza A specifically.

A surgical sponge left in a client’s incision is a “never event”.

A “never event” is a serious, largely preventable safety incident that should not occur if the available preventative measures are implemented1.

These events include things like wrong-site surgery or foreign objects left in a person’s body after an operation2.

Choice A is incorrect because no blood incompatibility during a blood transfusion is not a “never event”.

Choice C is incorrect because a client falling in their own home is not a “never event”.

Choice D is incorrect because inserting a urinary catheter before surgery is not a “never event”.