A patient seeking guidance selecting an over-the-counter multivitamin asks the nurse if synthetic or natural vitamins are better. Which is the best response made by the nurse?
a. "Research has shown they are equal and one is not better than the other."
b. "Natural vitamins are absolutely better."
c. "Synthetic vitamins are more effective than natural vitamins."
d. "There is inconclusive data available to answer your question."
ANS: A
Current research confirms that vitamins are still vitamins no matter how they are produced.
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