A Patient in Good Health and Without Any Major Health

question 23

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? Select all that apply.

• 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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