A client reports taking excess amounts of vitamin E to improve the quality of the skin. What is a concern?
a. The vitamin can cause irritation to the lining of the stomach.
b. The client needs to be taking the natural form of the vitamin.
c. As it is a fat-soluble vitamin, toxic levels of vitamin E can be reached more easily.
d. The client should drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day to facilitate excretion so toxicity does not occur.
Question 2
Which of the following clients is at increased risk for vitamin A deficiency?
a. person who does not include dairy products in the diet
b. person who uses fats and oils in cooking
c. person who has a malabsorption problem
d. person who has diarrhea
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