The client asks the nurse which supplement can be used to treat arthritis and joint pain. Which supplement would the nurse recommend to this client?
1. Fish oil
2. Coenzyme Q10
3. Glucosamine and chondroitin
4. Selenium
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Fish oil is used to decrease cholesterol, increase visual acuity, and enhance brain function.
Rationale 2: Coenzyme Q10 is used to prevent heart disease, and as an antioxidant.
Rationale 3: Glucosamine and chondroitin are used to treat joint pain and arthritis.
Rationale 4: Selenium is used to prevent certain types of cancer.
Global Rationale: Glucosamine and chondroitin are used to treat joint pain and arthritis. Fish oil is used to decrease cholesterol, increase visual acuity, and enhance brain function. Coenzyme Q10 is used to prevent heart disease, and as an antioxidant. Selenium is used to prevent certain types of cancer.
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