Mr. B, age 72, has a history of heart disease. He insists that his high-fat diet is permissible, however, because he takes a daily supplement of gugulipid, an herb purported to reduce blood cholesterol levels
In talking with the patient, what should Mr. B's nurse do first? A) Suggest that Mr. B ask his doctor for a prescription medication to reduce cholesterol levels
B) Review with Mr. B the benefits associated with limiting dietary fat
C) Introduce Mr. B to the additional benefits associated with fish oil supplements
D) Advise Mr. B to stop using gugulipid, as herbal supplements are not regulated by the FDA
B
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The first duty of Mr. B's nurse is to promote positive health behaviors, which means encouraging the patient to limit his fat intake. Herbal supplements are unregulated, and their health benefits may be questionable. Whether fish oil supplements or prescription medications are advisable in this case merits further investigation.
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