The nurse plans to assess a client's use of nutritional supplements. The rationale for this is to
a. permit the nurse to review related food, drug, and supplement interactions as
necessary.
b. determine whether nutritional supplements would be advisable to supplement the
diet.
c. assist the client to develop positive lifestyle habits.
d. assess cost effectiveness of the therapy.
A
Whenever the nurse obtains data that the client is using supplements, the nurse should review the use
of the supplement and any related food, drug, or supplement interactions to help reduce the risk of
untoward reactions. The other options are not specific rationales for the assessment.
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