Mr. R tells the clinic nurse that he is taking echinacea daily to prevent colds and the flu. He likes using it because it is "all natural.". Her best response would be:
1. "Before taking any dietary supplement you should discuss potential adverse side effects with your provider.".
2. "All-natural products are safe to use so you don't have to worry about it.".
3. "Some dietary supplements may interact with other medications, but since echinacea is a plant you don't have to worry.".
4. "I've heard many people say that it helps to prevent the flu.".
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Rationale: A dietary supplement is defined as any product taken by mouth that contains a dietary ingredient intended to supplement the diet. The list of ingredients may include: an herb or botanical substance, a mineral, a vitamin, or an amino acid. Dietary supplements may not be labeled as drugs or medications. Although clients may refer to substances used in their natural from as being nonchemical, about 25% of modern medications originated from plants originally used in traditional medicine.
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