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NSG 3100 Fundamentals of Nursing: Vitamins & Minerals Study Guide – Fall 2025

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This document is a comprehensive study guide for NSG 3100 Fundamentals of Nursing at Galen College. It covers essential vitamins and minerals, including water- and fat-soluble vitamins, B-complex vitamins, and key minerals such as potassium, sodium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. For each nutrient, the guide includes dietary sources, functions in the body, deficiency signs, and clinical considerations, all organized in clear, high-yield bullet points. Designed for Fall 2025 course material, this resource is perfect for exam prep, quick review, and efficient study, providing nursing students with an easy-to-understand, ready-to-use reference.

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Vitamins &
Minerals

Notes created by Kamri Stewart – Galen College
NSG 3100, Fall 2025

, Definition: Organic compounds essential for
metabolic and physiological functions



Cannot be manufactured by the body or produ




Vitami
may be limited by environmental factors



Dose not provide energy directly, but are cruci
chemical reactions involving fats, carbohydrat



ns
and proteins



Essential in the diet for proper health



Classified by solubility: water-soluble or fat-
soluble, which affects absorption, transportat
Notes created by Kamri Stewart – Galen College and storage
NSG 3100, Fall 2025

, What
Definition: Vitamins that dissolve in water and
absorbed directly into the bloodstream from the
gastrointestinal tract




is Fat
Includes: Vitamins A, D, E, and K



Absorption: Requires dietary fat to be effective



Soluble
absorbed



Storage: Stored in the liver and adipose (fat) tis



Vitami Toxicity: Higher risk because these vitamins can
accumulate over time and are not easily excrete




ns
the kidneys

Clinical Consideration: Monitor for toxicity in
patients taking high-dose supplements or with
Notes created by Kamri Stewart – Galen College
NSG 3100, Fall 2025 liver/kidney dysfunction

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