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The nurse is caring for clients with the following conditions. Which one does the nurse recognize as most likely to experience a vitamin deficiency?
 
  1. Hypercholesterolemi a
   2. Alcoholic
   3. Gastritis
   4. Appendicitis

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Some chemical reactions within the body create free radicals. These free radicals destroy cells in our body. Some vitamins act as antioxidants to prevent this destruction of cells by free radicals. Which vitamin is a major antioxidant?
 
  A) Vitamin B6 B) Thiamin C) Folate D) Vitamin C



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Rationale: The client who is alcoholic may have a thiamine deficiency. The client with elevated cholesterol will have elevated lipid levels, but they are not associated with a vitamin deficiency. Gastritis and appendicitis are rapidly diagnosed and treated so are not likely to lead to a vitamin deficiency.

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Vitamins that function as major antioxidants are vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. Each has a slightly different role in the body.




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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Excellent

 

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