A client is taking doses of vitamin C. She tells the nurse that ...

[mcmcdaniel]

A client is taking doses of vitamin C. She tells the nurse that she has heard that vitamin C prevents and cures colds and that she is wondering if this is true. What is the nurse's response?
 
  a. Vitamin C is most helpful in preventing colds, but large doses are required.
  b. Vitamin C is a fat-soluble vitamin and should not be taken in large doses.
  c. I have also heard that vitamin C will help prevent colds, but it hasn't been proven.
  d. Vitamin C supplements should be taken only by children and older persons.

Question 2

The nurse instructs a client taking iron for treatment of iron deficiency anemia to avoid which herbal preparation?
 
  a. Garlic
  b. Ginger
  c. Milk thistle
  d. Peppermint

[mariahkathleeen]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Research does not support the popular lay claims about vitamin C. The nurse must use caution in sharing personal beliefs with clients.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Peppermint interferes with the absorption of iron and other minerals.

[mcmcdaniel]

Excellent

[juliaf]

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