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sdfghj · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Clients who need to be on antibiotics for a prolonged period of time may be at an increased risk of vitamin K deficiency. Why is this?

A) Antibiotics impair vitamin K absorption from foods.
B) Antibiotics kill intestinal bacteria that produce vitamin K.
C) Antibiotics cause loss of appetite, which lowers vitamin K intake.
D) Antibiotics inactivate vitamin K in the liver.

Question 2

The client is recovering well after a successful kidney transplant. During a follow-up visit, he mentions he is thirsty a lot and wishes he could drink more. When asked how much he is drinking, he answers 1000 mL plus his urine output.

The nurse lets him know that since he is doing so well, he can now advance his fluid intake to which of the following? A) As much as he wants C) 2000 mL
B) 2000 mL plus urine output D) 3000 mL

ntsoane kedibone · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Vitamin K occurs naturally in two forms: One is found in plants, and the other is synthesized in the intestinal tract by bacteria. These intestinal tract bacteria can be killed by the antibiotics, resulting in a shortage or deficiency of vitamin K.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
After the transplant and the kidney starts functioning, the fluid restriction is generally lifted based on the individual's response.