Author Question: Impaired vision may result from a deficiency of: a. pyridoxine (vitamin B6). c. potassium. b. ... (Read 38 times)

javeds · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Impaired vision may result from a deficiency of:

a. pyridoxine (vitamin B6). c. potassium.
b. retinol (vitamin A). d. cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12).

Question 2

Following teaching for the client who needs to increase his intake of potassium rich foods, the nurse realizes more teaching is needed when the client states:

a. I will eat oatmeal and toasted oat bread every morning.
b. I love apricots and will eat them more often.
c. I will have my wife fix sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes.
d. Spinach is one of my favorite vegetables.

mochi09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Vitamin B6 deficiency does not cause visual changes.
B Correct: Retinol is important to normal eye function.
C Incorrect: Potassium deficiency does not cause visual changes.
D Incorrect: Vitamin B12 deficiency does not cause visual changes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: These are not high potassium foods.
B Incorrect: Apricots are potassium rich.
C Incorrect: Sweet potatoes are potassium rich.
D Incorrect: Spinach is potassium rich.