The home health nurse is teaching a patient about vitamin requirements. Which statement indicates that the patient requires additional teaching?
A. "I might need more or fewer vitamins than someone else, based on my lifestyle."
B. "Vitamins obtained through food are superior to those obtained through tablets and pills."
C. "Evidence-based practice sometimes changes the recommended amount of a specific vitamin."
D. "I will follow the National Academy of Sciences recommendations for daily intake of vitamins."
Answer: B
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