Chapter 6: Vitamins

Chapter 6: Vitamins

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1.	Vitamins B₁₂ and E are not associated with toxicity that can be fatal.
2.	Vitamins B₆ and folic acid are not associated with toxicity that can be fatal.
3.	Vitamins C and niacin are not associated with toxicity that can be fatal.
4.	Toxicity from vitamins A and D can be fatal.

KEY: Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

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1.	Night blindness is due to a deficiency of vitamin A.
2.	Osteomalacia is due to a deficiency of vitamin D.
3.	Xerophthalmia is due to a deficiency of vitamin A.
4.	A deficiency of vitamin C leads to scurvy.

KEY: Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort | Cognitive Level: Knowledge

The nurse who is caring for a client with alcoholism anticipates that the physician will order injections of which of the following due to the frequent occurrence of deficient states associated with this disease?
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Folic acid
Vitamin B₁₂

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1.	Individuals with alcoholism commonly develop a thiamin deficiency due to inadequate food intake, increased requirements, and decreased absorption. Thiamin given by injection is used to raise plasma levels sufficiently to cross the blood–brain barrier
2.	Although individuals with alcoholism may have numerous vitamin deficiencies, a thiamin deficiency is most common and often requires injections of the vitamin.
3.	Although individuals with alcoholism may have numerous vitamin deficiencies, a thiamin deficiency is most common and often requires injections of the vitamin.
4.	Although individuals with alcoholism may have numerous vitamin deficiencies, a thiamin deficiency is most common and often requires injections of the vitamin.

KEY: Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation | Cognitive Level: Application

Ms. H is reluctant to take vitamin supplements and states that acidic foods upset her stomach. Which of the following foods could the nurse suggest as good sources of vitamin C?
Wheat germ, asparagus, and spinach
Milk, eggs, and liver
Broccoli, peppers, and kiwi
Pork, salmon, and black beans

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1.	Wheat germ, asparagus and spinach are good sources of folic acid.
2.	Milk, eggs, and liver are good sources of riboflavin.
3.	Good sources of vitamin C include broccoli, peppers, and kiwi.
4.	Pork, salmon, and black beans are good sources of thiamin.

KEY: Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Application

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