A nurse is collecting medication information from a patient. The patient tells the nurse that she does not take any medications, but she does take asupplement of fish oil. What is the role of a supplement?
1.It is used to enhance a specific function of the body.
2. It plays a role similar to herbs.
3. It targets multiple areas of the body.
4. It has an intended benefit and role.
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Rationale 1:Specialty supplements, like dietary supplements, are intended to enhance a specific function in the body. The actions of specialty supplements are more specific than those of herbs, and generally targeted for one or a small number of specific conditions.
Rationale 2:Specialty supplements are more specific than herbs.
Rationale 3:Specialty supplements, like dietary supplements, target one or a small number of specific conditions.
Rationale 4:The intended roles and benefits of most dietary supplementsare unclear.
Global Rationale: Specialty supplements, like dietary supplements, are intended to enhance a specific function in the body. The actions of specialty supplements are more specific than those of herbs, and generally target one or a small number of specific conditions.
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