The nurse reviews the use of dietary supplements with a client who is an athlete. Which client statement indicates additional teaching is required?
a. "I hardly get sick anymore. I am so healthy."
b. "I use it to treat my stress fracture in my ankle."
c. "My endurance is so much better than it used to be."
d. "It helps me maintain my muscles strength and I don't have to train as hard."
b. "I use it to treat my stress fracture in my ankle."
Common reasons that athletes use dietary supplements are that they help maintain strength, help the client avoid injury, and improve endurance. Companies who produce and market these products are not permitted to make any statements that indicate that users of the product can use it to treat or prevent any health condition such as a stress fracture.
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