Which is correct regarding specialty supplements and herbal supplements?
1. Caution should be given to the patient regarding the health claims of both types of products.
2. Herbal supplements have specific health claims and should be promoted by the nurse.
3. Specialty supplements have specific health claims and should be promoted by the nurse.
4. Both specialty and herbal supplements should be encouraged by the nurse for use by all patients.
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Rationale 1: The healthcare provider should advise patients to be cautious about the health claims regarding specialty supplements and herbal supplements.
Rationale 2: The link between most specialty supplements and herbal supplements and their intended benefits is unclear.
Rationale 3: Specialty supplements do not have specific health claims and healthcare providers should advise patients to be cautious.
Rationale 4: The healthcare provider should advise patients to be cautious about the health claims regarding specialty supplements and herbal supplements.
Global Rationale: The link between most specialty supplements and their intended benefits is unclear. The good news is that these substances, when taken in amounts stated on the label, are generally not harmful. The bad news is that they can give patients false hopes of an easy cure for a chronic condition. As with herbal products, the healthcare provider should advise patients to be cautious about the health claims regarding the use of specialty supplements.
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