A newly admitted patient has orders for both vitamin C and zinc supplements. The nurse reviews the patient’s medical history and concludes that these supplements are ordered for which reason?
a. To treat pellagra
b. To aid in wound healing
c. To treat osteomalacia
d. As an antidote for anticoagulant overdose
Answer: b. To aid in wound healing
Explanation: Both zinc and vitamin C are important for normal tissue growth and repair, which makes them helpful with wound healing. Vitamin B3 (niacin) is used to treat pellagra; vitamin D is used to treat osteomalacia; and vitamin K is used as an antidote for anticoagulant overdose.
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