A client reports taking excess amounts of vitamin E to improve ...

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A client reports taking excess amounts of vitamin E to improve the quality of the skin. What is a concern?
 a. The vitamin can cause irritation to the lining of the stomach.
  b. The client needs to be taking the natural form of the vitamin.
  c. As it is a fat-soluble vitamin, toxic levels of vitamin E can be reached more easily.
  d. The client should drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day to facilitate excretion so toxicity does not occur.

Question 2

Which of the following clients is at increased risk for vitamin A deficiency?
 a. person who does not include dairy products in the diet
  b. person who uses fats and oils in cooking
  c. person who has a malabsorption problem
  d. person who has diarrhea

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c