The female client having her annual physical exam tells the clinic nurse, “I take vitamins daily but I have not had the money to buy any for the past week.” Which response is most appropriate for the...

The female client having her annual physical exam tells the clinic nurse, “I take vitamins daily but I have not had the money to buy any for the past week.” Which response is most appropriate for the nurse?

1. “I will have the HCP give you a prescription for some vitamins.”

2. “As long as you eat a balanced diet you do not need to take vitamins.”

3. “Daily vitamins are necessary, so please get them as soon as possible.”

4. “This should not hurt you because vitamin deficiencies do not occur for some time.”