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The patient reports to the nurse that she feels as if her eyes are persistently dry. This symptom is
consistent with a deficiency in which of the following dietary elements?
A)
Protein
B)
Vitamin D
C)
Calcium
D)
Vitamin A - (ANSWER)Vitamin A- dry eyes
,The nurse is providing an education program to teens. When discussing the role of fat in our
bodies, which of the following functions can be attributed to fat? Select all that apply.
A)
Vitamin absorption
B)
Protection from injury
C)
Absorption of water soluble vitamins
D)
Energy
E)
Cellular transport - (ANSWER)A B D E
,During an annual physical examination, the patient reports feeling a lack of muscle energy when
walking and doing simple chores around the house. When reviewing the patient's diet,
deficiencies in which of the following would be associated with the symptoms reported? Select
all that apply.
A)
Vitamin C
B)
Vitamin D
C)
Folic acid
D)
Niacin
E)
, Thiamine - (ANSWER)D E Vitamins in the B complex such as niacin and thiamine are
associated with confusion and motor weakness.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been experiencing prolonged wound healing from a
surgical procedure. A deficiency in which of the following nutrients would be associated with
this condition?
A)
Vitamin B1
B)
Calcium
C)
Folic acid
D)
Vitamin C - (ANSWER)D