A client who has completely eliminated fats from the diet should be assessed for a deficiency of:
1. bile.
2. minerals.
3. salt.
4. vitamins A, D, E, and K.
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Fat is used to transport digested substances and fat-soluble vitamins. The client who has eliminated fats from the diet should be assessed for a deficiency of the fat-soluble vitamins, or vitamins A, D, E, and K.
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