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The nurse is aware that particular populations are prone to vitamin deficiencies for various reasons. Why are older adults prone to vitamin D deficiency?
 
  A) Aging reduces the kidneys' ability to activate vitamin D.
  B) They are more likely to take prescription medicines that interfere with vitamin D absorption.
  C) Their fixed incomes limit buying enough foods rich in vitamin D.
  D) They excrete more vitamin D than younger adults do.

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The client is a diabetic who has been following the exchange diet plan; however, his renal function appears to be deteriorating. The nurse has suggested he makes a change in exchange group to hopefully improve his proteinuria.
 
  Which of the following suggestions did the nurse make? A) Choose more animal source protein over plant source.
  B) Choose more plant source protein over animal source.
  C) Eliminate all animal source protein.
  D) Eliminate all plant source protein.



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Answer to Question 1

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Vitamin D is unique in that the body has the potential to make all it needs if exposure to sunlight is optimal and liver and kidney functions are normal. Elderly persons are particularly at risk for vitamin D deficiency if they have impaired activation by the liver and kidneys.

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To avoid excessive protein, it is recommended that individuals choose more animal source protein (meat, fish, poultry, milk, and yogurt) and less plant source (beans, nuts, and grains).




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