A 6-year-old child has been newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. During discharge teaching, the nurse is instructing the parents on nutritional requirements specifically related to the child's decreased ability to absorb fats
The nurse teaches the family that the child will need supplementation with vitamins that are fat-soluble, such as: 1. Riboflavin.
2. Vitamin K.
3. Thiamin.
4. Vitamin B12.
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Rationale:
1. Riboflavin, vitamin B12, and thiamin are all water-soluble vitamins, and their absorption is not related to availability of dietary fat.
2. Vitamin K is fat-soluble, as are A, D, and E.
3. Riboflavin, vitamin B12, and thiamin are all water-soluble vitamins, and their absorption is not related to availability of dietary fat.
4. Riboflavin, vitamin B12, and thiamin are all water-soluble vitamins, and their absorption is not related to availability of dietary fat.
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