A Patient in Good Health and Without Any Particular Health

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient in good health and without any particular health needs asks about whether she should try any of the various nutritional supplements she hears about.What information would be appropriate for the nurse to include in her response? Select all that apply.

• A) Most people who eat a balanced diet and do not have nutritional disorders should not need most nutritional supplements.
• B) Research has not supported claims that various nutritional supplements create significant benefits in healthy people.
• C) Some nutritional supplements seem to significantly delay aging and reduce the incidence of age-related diseases like cancer.
• D) Although there may not be clear benefits,if chosen carefully and taken as directed in consultation with a health care professional,the risk for most is low.
• E) We are still studying the benefits and side effects of many supplements,so we should know more in the years to come.

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