Which of the following clients are at most increased risk for vitamin D deficiency?
a. client with hepatic or renal disease
b. client with atherosclerosis and heart disease
c. client who ingests foods fortified with vitamin D
d. client who spends much time outdoors playing sports such as golf and tennis
Q. 2The following statement is true about carotenemia that occurs with excess beta-carotene ingestion.
a. Carotenemia can develop rapidly.
b. Beta-carotene is found in animal products and not plants.
c. Fat-free dairy products and margarine normally contain beta-carotene.
d. Yellow cast of skin does not occur in mucous membranes lining eyelids as occurs in jaundice.
Q. 3The client prefers to take vitamin C supplements to meet that requirement. What does the patient need to understand about this strategy?
a. Vitamin C must be taken daily because it is not stored in the body.
b. Fat must be included in the diet to facilitate vitamin C absorption.
c. Exposure to the sun is necessary for the vitamin to be synthesized.
d. Supplements are superior to vitamin C derived from foods.
Q. 4Vitamins are essential because they:
a. help facilitate significant body processes.
b. are produced in the body.
c. provide kcalories.
d. provide energy.
Q. 5A 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.
Q. 6Which 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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