A Patient Seeking Guidance Selecting an Over-The-Counter Multivitamin Asks the Nurse

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient seeking guidance selecting an over-the-counter multivitamin asks the nurse if synthetic or natural vitamins are better.Which is the best response made by the nurse?

• A) "Research has shown they are equal and one is not better than the other."
• B) "Natural vitamins are absolutely better."
• C) "Synthetic vitamins are more effective than natural vitamins."
• D) "There is inconclusive data available to answer your question."

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Definitions:

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