When interviewing an older adult client, the nurse discovers a list of 23 herbal and vitamin supplements that are being consumed by the client each day. Which response by the client indicates the need for further nutritional teaching by the nurse at this visit?

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The response "I know that I do not eat right all of the time, so they will keep me healthy" indicates a lack of understanding about the role of supplements in nutrition and suggests a need for further education by the nurse. The other responses do not necessarily indicate a need for further teaching.

When Interviewing an Older Adult Client, the Nurse Discovers a List