Author Question: When assessing for dietary supplement use, the best question the nurse can ask is: 1. In addition ... (Read 54 times)

serike · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

When assessing for dietary supplement use, the best question the nurse can ask is:

1. In addition to your prescribed medication, are you using any over-the-counter remedies, herbs, vitamins, minerals, or other supplements you purchase?
2. Are you or your family members using dietary supplements?
3. Do you take any other pills to help treat or prevent certain diseases or illnesses?'
4. Have you ever tried any all-natural weight loss products?

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the nutrition orders for a newly admitted client with an exacerbation of COPD. The nurse expects the client calorie needs to be which of the following?

A) 110 above RMR C) 130 above RMR
B) 120 above RMR D) 140 above RMR

lin77x · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: Clients should be reminded that dietary supplements include many types of products and can be purchased from many sources. Dietary supplements can include herbs, botanicals, vitamins, minerals and other products. They come in many forms including liquids, capsules, tablets, tinctures, teas, etc. dietary supplements may claim to help many conditions including (but not limited to): weight loss, hot flashes, arthritis, joint pain, blood glucose.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
For clients hospitalized with an exacerbation of COPD, their calorie needs may be 140 above RMR.