The nurse is discussing vitamin supplements with a client who is ...

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The nurse is discussing vitamin supplements with a client who is an amateur body builder. Which of the following statements by the nurse shows the greatest understanding concerning the risk for hypervitaminosis?
 
  1. Vitamins are important to proper body building and repair, but be aware that you can overdose and harm yourself.
  2. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body's fat reserves, so be careful not to take too much vitamins A, D, E, and K.
  3. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body like fat-soluble ones, so it's less likely to overdose on vitamin C and the B complex.
  4. I realize vitamin supplements are a factor in your training, but be aware of daily requirements so you don't overdose, especially the fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 2

A client with a family history of cancer is discussing the effects of free radicals on body cells and tissue. Which of the following responses is the most therapeutic answer to the client's question, What can I do to protect against free radicals?
 
  1. Eat foods like blueberries, oranges, almonds, and carrots; they fight free radi-cals.
  2. I can give you some literature on which foods are highest in free-radical fight-ers.
  3. Research seems to support the positive role vitamins A, C, and E play in neutral-izing free radicals.
  4. Foods that contain vitamins A, C, and E as well as beta-carotene seem to combat the effects of free radicals.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
The fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are stored in the fatty compartments of the body. Hy-pervitaminosis of fat-soluble vitamins results from megadoses (intentional or unintentional) of supplemental vitamins, excessive amounts in fortified food, and large intake of fish oils. The wa-ter-soluble vitamins, vitamin C and the B complex (which is eight vitamins), are not stored, so these need to be provided in the daily food intake. Although water-soluble vitamins are not stored, toxicity can still occur. The remaining option is not incorrect but is not as inclusive as the answer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Certain vitamins are currently of interest in their role as antioxidants. These vitamins neutralize substances called free radicals, which produce oxidative damage to body cells and tissues. Re-searchers believe that oxidative damage increases a person's risk for various cancers. These vita-mins include beta-carotene and vitamins A, C, and E. The remaining options oversimplify the re-sponse or give very unspecific information.

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