When interviewing a 68-year-old male 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 client's statement about taking the supplements because they compensate for his poor eating habits indicates a lack of understanding about the role of supplements in a healthy diet. Further nutritional teaching may be needed to help the client understand the importance of a balanced diet and the role of supplements in supporting optimal health. Choices A, B, and C may warrant further assessment or clarification, but do not necessarily indicate a need for additional nutritional teaching.

When Interviewing a 68-Year-Old Male Client,the Nurse Discovers a List