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stevenposner

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on: Aug 19, 2018
Describe the relationship between vitamin A and cancer prevention.

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What is the preferred method for feeding the postsurgical client?
 A)  orally
  B)  via nasogastric tube
  C)  parenterally
  D)  intravenous solution


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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Vitamin A is one of the antioxidant vitamins that protect the cells from destruction by oxygen. Oxygen causes free radicals to form, which are highly reactive chemical compounds that damage cell structure and function. Such damage may contribute to some cancers and heart disease.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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