A Patient in Good Health and Without Any Major Health

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient in good health and without any major health needs says, "I want to try some nutritional supplements I read about on the Internet." What information would be appropriate for the nurse to include in a response?

• A) "Most healthy people who eat a balanced diet do not need nutritional supplements."
• B) "Research has not supported claims that various nutritional supplements create significant benefits in healthy people."
• C) "Some nutritional supplements are proven to significantly delay aging and reduce the incidence of age-related diseases like cancer."
• D) "I am glad you are actively engaged in managing your health by trusting information from the Internet."
• E) "Researchers are still studying the benefits and side effects of many supplements. We should know more in the years to come."

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Definitions:

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which adjusts its size to control the amount of light entering the eye.

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells sensitive to light, crucial for vision.

Eyes

The organs of vision in humans and animals, which allow for the perception of light, depth, color, and movement.

Ganglion Cells

Ganglion cells are neurons located in the retina that receive visual information from photoreceptors and transmit it to the brain via the optic nerve.