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audie

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Which is an action of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)?
 
  a. Softens stool in the large bowel
  b. Decreases nasal secretions
  c. Protects vitamins A and E
  d. Protects hair coloring

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An older adult patient comes to the doctor's office with complaints of malaise, nervousness, and difficulty walking. Her blood work reveals a deficiency in pyridoxine. The nurse would know that the patient has a deficiency in which vitamin?
 
  a. Vitamin C
  b. Vitamin D
  c. Vitamin B12
  d. Vitamin B6


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) has multiple functions, which include the protection of vitamins A and E.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Pyridoxine deficiency is most likely to develop in the older adult population. Symptoms include malaise, nervousness, irritability, and difficulty walking.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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