Question
A patient tells a medical assistant, “I take all kinds of herbal supplements because I want to stay healthy.” What is the BEST response to this statement?(1 point)Responses“Be sure to tell the doctor what you’re taking. Supplements can interfere with medications.”“Be sure to tell the doctor what you’re taking. Supplements can interfere with medications.”“That’s a smart idea. The more supplements you take, the healthier you are likely to be.”“That’s a smart idea. The more supplements you take, the healthier you are likely to be.”“Be sure to avoid supplements that include electrolytes. Those can be harmful.”“Be sure to avoid supplements that include electrolytes. Those can be harmful.”“Check the nutrition label on each supplement to find out how many calories it has.”“Check the nutrition label on each supplement to find out how many calories it has.”
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The BEST response to the patient's statement is: **“Be sure to tell the doctor what you’re taking. Supplements can interfere with medications.”**
This response emphasizes the importance of communicating with healthcare providers about all supplements being taken, as they can interact with prescribed medications and have different effects on health.
This response emphasizes the importance of communicating with healthcare providers about all supplements being taken, as they can interact with prescribed medications and have different effects on health.