The nurse is caring for clients with a variety of health problems. Which client should the nurse recognize as most likely to experience a vitamin deficiency?
a. Gastritis
b. Alcoholic
c. Appendicitis
d. Hypercholesterolemia
b. Alcoholic
The client who is routine uses or abuses alcohol may have a thiamine deficiency. The client with elevated cholesterol will have elevated lipid levels, but they are not associated with a vitamin deficiency. Gastritis and appendicitis are rapidly diagnosed and treated so are not likely to lead to a vitamin deficiency.
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