What is the primary reason the nurse needs to ascertain client use of vitamins and minerals and the dosage of each?
A) Intake of vitamins and minerals through diet is more beneficial.
B) Vitamin and minerals should be used as a complementary therapy.
C) Recommended daily allowance (RDA) for each vitamin and mineral may vary with special populations.
D) Vitamins and minerals are purchased over-the-counter (OTC) and no purchase record is maintained.
C
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Special populations (such as pregnant women, elderly, and people with certain medical problems) may have different RDA requirements and levels for toxicity. Answers A, B, and Dare all true statements but are not the primary reason for accurate information collection.
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