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james0929

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The nurse is discussing the disease known as pellagra with a new mother. Which vitamin deficiency should the nurse teach as being the cause of this disorder?
 
  A) Thiamine
  B) Vitamin C
  C) Niacin
  D) Iron

Question 2

What should the nurse teach a group of community members as being a cause of marasmus?
 
  A) Deficiency of vitamin C and iron
  B) Excess of vitamin C and iron
  C) Deficiency of protein and calories
  D) Excess of protein and calories



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mjenn52

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C




james0929

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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