A client prefers to use dietary supplements to treat health problems instead of medications containing chemicals. What should the nurse explain about the role of the federal government regarding the safety of dietary supplements?
A) They establish stringent criteria for content labeling
B) They closely regulates manufacturing and marketing
C) They require safety to be established in clinical trials
D) The do not conduct a pre-market review of label claims

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The federal government does not conduct a pre-market review of label claims for dietary supplements. In fact, most dietary supplements are not evaluated by the FDA prior to being offered for sale to the public. No clinical trials are required since products are not FDA approved. The FDA is responsible for regulating package label claims.

A Client Prefers to Use Dietary Supplements to Treat Health