Older adults encounter the following problem that interferes with vitamin B12 ingestion and/or absorption:
a. synthetic B12 is not absorbed well.
b. increased secretion of gastric acids.
c. foods cannot be fortified with vitamin B12.
d. inflammation of the stomach with decreased functioning of the gastric mucosa and glands.
Question 2
A client who is bed-bound and cannot perform activities of daily living lives in a nursing home. Which of the following is not a risk factor for bone loss?
a. limited exposure to sunlight
b. client dependent on others to provide fortified milk and other fluids
c. kidneys have decreased ability to convert vitamin D to its active form
d. staff encouraging client to bear weight when being assisted out of bed to sit in chair
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