The nurse is caring for a newborn who has been NPO since birth. Due to the lack of normal flora in the GI tract, the nurse anticipates the infant will require supplementation with:
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. vitamin A.
2. vitamin B-complex.
3. vitamin C.
4. vitamin K.
5. electrolytes.
Correct Answer: 2,4
Rationale 1: Normal flora is not required to synthesize vitamin A.
Rationale 2: Normal flora is required to synthesize vitamin B-complex.
Rationale 3: Normal flora is not required to synthesize vitamin C.
Rationale 4: Normal flora is required to synthesize vitamin K.
Rationale 5: Normal flora is not required to synthesize electrolytes.
Global Rationale: The colon harbors a substantial amount of bacteria and fungi, called the host flora, which serve a useful purpose by synthesizing B-complex vitamins and vitamin K. Disruption of the normal host flora can lead to diarrhea. This flora is not required to synthesize vitamin A, vitamin C, or electrolytes.
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