A patient is diagnosed with night blindness. For which supplement should the nurse prepare to review with this patient?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D
ANS: A
Eye disorders related to inadequate vitamin intake include corneal damage and night blindness from lack of vitamin A. B. Optic neuritis can develop as a result of vitamin B deficiency. C. D. There are no specific eye disorders associated with vitamin C or D deficiencies.
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