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Frost2351 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse has just completed education to a client regarding the differences between fat- and water-soluble vitamins. The client shows understanding of the teaching by listing which vitamins as fat soluble?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin D
3. Vitamin E
4. Vitamin K
5. Vitamin C

Question 2

To promote a well-balanced diet, what information should the nurse who is helping the client select foods from the hospital menu take into account?

1. Vitamin supplementation can substitute for good nutrition.
2. Clients who cannot consume fat-soluble vitamins daily should be given a supplement.
3. Daily intake of water-soluble vitamins is essential to maintain and improve health.
4. All vitamins must be taken into the body by eating enriched foods.

pratush dev · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin found in fatty foods and oils.
Rationale 2: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin found in fatty foods and oils.
Rationale 3: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin found in fatty foods and oils.
Rationale 4: Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin found in fatty foods and oils.
Rationale 5: Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin.
Global Rationale: Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble. Vitamin C is water-soluble.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Vitamin and mineral supplements should supplement a healthy diet; they are not substitutes.
Rationale 2: It is not necessary to consume fat-soluble vitamins daily to maintain good health.
Rationale 3: Daily intake of water-soluble vitamins is essential to promote a well-balanced diet and maintain and improve health.
Rationale 4: UV rays acquired through sunlight are a significant source of vitamin D.
Global Rationale: Daily intake of water-soluble vitamins is essential to promote a well-balanced diet and maintain and improve health. Vitamin and mineral supplements should supplement a healthy diet; they are not substitutes. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body. UV rays acquired through sunlight are a significant source of vitamin D.