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SO00

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The incidence of vitamin D deficiency in the United States is lesser than in many countries. What is the most likely reason for this?
 
  A) Many children in US take daily vitamin supplements
  B) The water in many towns and cities in US has vitamin D added
  C) Some foods in US have been fortified with vitamin D
  D) The amount of ultraviolet sunlight each day in US is adequate to provide needed vitamin D.

Question 2

A child who is nutritionally deprived is diagnosed with beriberi. The nurse should focus teaching with the caregivers on which vitamin?
 
  A) Thiamine
  B) Vitamin C
  C) Niacin
  D) Iron


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jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A


SO00

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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