During a Nutrition Assessment, the Patient Indicates That She Uses

question 11

Multiple Choice

During a nutrition assessment, the patient indicates that she uses a particular dietary supplement.At a minimum, what aspects of the supplement should be researched and reviewed before making a recommendation for continued use?

• A)The supplement's efficacy, its application to the cited health problem, and its safety
• B)The source or origin of the supplement, its safety, and alternative treatments for the health problem
• C)The CDR's evaluation of the supplement, the administration instructions, and the potential side effects
• D)The form of the supplement, its application to the cited health problem, and its mechanism of action

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Definitions:

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