A client reports taking a dietary supplement that is considered "natural." What should the nurse include when responding to this client?
A) Only organic substances are used
B) The ingredients in the product are not processed
C) The active ingredients are found naturally in the environment
D) The product is not proven to be safe or without harmful effects

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The claim that products are made of all-natural ingredients does not mean that they are safe or have no harmful side effects. Most ingredients have been processed during manufacturing. All natural does not mean that they are sold in the same form that they are found in the environment or that only organic substances are included.

A Client Reports Taking a Dietary Supplement That Is Considered