Author Question: A client asks the nurse what it means when a vitamin is said to be an antioxidant. The nurse ... (Read 81 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

A client asks the nurse what it means when a vitamin is said to be an antioxidant. The nurse explains that an antioxidant:

1. Is synthesized in the skin and acts like a hormone.
2. Reduces elevated lipid levels.
3. Prevents damage to cells from free radicals, metabolic by-products .
4. Is a beneficial form of vitamins that promotes digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Question 2

It is recommended that people older than the age of 50 years take vitamin supplements, but it is important they take the proper type of supplementnamely, 50+ or mature multivitamin supplement formulasbecause they usually contain

what? A) Less iron B) More zinc C) Less vitamin B12 D) More calcium

ciecieme · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Antioxidants prevent damage to cells from free radicals, the by-products of metabolism or environmental damage to cells. Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin and has hormone-like qualities. Antioxidants have no role in reducing lipid levels, nor do they have a role in digestion or absorption that take place in the small intestine.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Mature or 50+ formulas usually have less iron and vitamin K. While seniors do need less iron, the need for vitamin K does not decrease with aging.