Exam 6: Vitamins

A frail older resident of a long-term care facility is admitted for an acute health problem. Which symptom should suggest to the nurse that a vitamin deficiency exists?

An older client is experiencing vision problems, dry eyes, and squinting despite wearing corrective lenses. Which vitamin should the nurse suspect is deficient in this client?

A client lost 35 pounds over the past 3 months on a very low-carbohydrate diet. What physical sign should suggest to the nurse that this client is experiencing a vitamin deficiency?

The nurse is planning a program about healthy eating for high school students. What should the nurse explain about the role of vitamins?

The nurse is caring for clients with a variety of health problems. Which client should the nurse recognize as most likely to experience a vitamin deficiency?

A client asks why some vitamins are antioxidants. What should the nurse explain about an antioxidant?

A client is recovering from a gastrectomy. Which information should the nurse include when providing discharge teaching to this client?

The mother of a newborn asks why the baby received a vitamin shot and what it was. What should the nurse respond to the mother about the vitamin and the purpose?

A client with a history of alcohol abuse seeks medical attention for the onset of new symptoms. For which signs of a vitamin deficiency should the nurse assess this client? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse instructs on folate-rich foods to a client planning to become pregnant. Which food selection indicates that teaching was effective?

The nurse is preparing an educational seminar on nutritional needs for a community group. What should the nurse say as an introduction to the topic of vitamins?