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jasdeep_brar

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The client reports to the nurse that she feels as if her eyes are persistently dry. This symptom is consistent with a deficiency in which dietary element?
 
  A) Protein
  B) Vitamin D
  C) Calcium
  D) Vitamin A

Question 2

The nurse is providing an education program to teens. When discussing the role of fat in our bodies, which function can be attributed to fat? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Vitamin absorption
  B) Protection from injury
  C) Absorption of water-soluble vitamins
  D) Energy
  E) Cellular transport



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chevyboi1976

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
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Dryness of the eyes (xerophthalmia) is associated with a deficiency of vitamin A.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D, E
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Fat is a component of all body cells and ideally makes up approximately 20 of the body weight of healthy, nonobese people. Fat performs many important functions, including cellular transport, insulation, protection of vital organs in the form of padding, provision of energy, energy storage of adipose tissue, vitamin absorption, and transport of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K).




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Wow, this really help

 

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