A nurse believes her client may have a vitamin A overdose. What are some symptoms of a vitamin A overdose or hypervitaminosis
a. Anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, and jaundice
b. No symptoms will be present because the body excretes the excess.
c. Poor tooth and bone structure
d. Tetany
a. Anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, and jaundice
FEEDBACK:
a. Anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, and jaundice are some symptoms of a vitamin A overdose or hypervitaminosis.
b. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. Therefore, metabolism and excretion are slow, and the vitamin can stay in the body for a prolonged period of time. .
c. Poor tooth and bone structure may occur with a deficiency of vitamin D. .
d. Tetany or muscle spasms may occur with a deficiency of vitamin D. .
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