The nurse is aware that a deficiency of what vitamin may cause anemia?
a. vitamin A
b. vitamin D
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin C
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This will not lead to anemia.
B Incorrect: This will not lead to anemia.
C Correct: Because of vitamin E's role in stabilizing the membrane of the red blood cells, a deficiency could lead to anemia.
D Incorrect: This leads to impaired wound healing, hemorrhage, and dental disorders. Scurvy rarely occurs in the U.S.
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