When a Patient Asks If SAMe (S-Adenosylmethionine) Would Be Helpful

question 3

Multiple Choice

When a patient asks if SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) would be helpful for depression,a nurse responds most appropriately by stating:

• A) "The research findings have demonstrated conclusively that SAMe is an effective antidepressant treatment therapy."
• B) "The few research findings we have demonstrate that SAMe is effective in the treatment of depression that is accompanied by anxiety."
• C) "SAMe has been found to be effective in the treatment of mild depression in a few research studies, but the long-term effects are not known."
• D) "SAMe is an element that may create harmful effects in the human body and so always requires strict monitoring by your health care provider."

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