A person asks the nurse if it is safe to use dietary supplements. Which of the following would be the best reply from the nurse?
a. It is important to be cautious when using any supplements.
b. All dietary supplements must be approved by the FDA before they can be sold and are safe.
c. No, dietary supplements have very limited regulations and should not be used.
d. Be sure to read the product label before using the supplement to see what health claims have been made by the product.
Answer: a. It is important to be cautious when using any supplements.
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A) Menstrual B) Proliferative C) Secretory D) Follicular
The nurse has provided education on factors that contribute to ulcer formation to her patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which of the following statements by the patient in-dicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I guess I'll have to avoid coffee and cola from now on." b. "I am surprised to learn that Helicobacter pylori infection can lead to ulcers." c. "Instead of ibuprofen, I'll take acetaminophen for my arthritis." d. "I'm going to ask my doctor to order a nicotine patch to help me quit smoking."
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A) Variability is absent. B) Variability is minimal. C) Variability is normal. D) Variability is marked.
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A) An impulsive act. B) A learned problem-solving behavior. C) Related to some type of loss. D) Caused by a genetic defect.