The nurse is reviewing a client's history, and notes that the client is taking large doses of vitamin supplementation. The nurse is concerned because: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Some vitamins are required in daily amounts less than 100 mg.
2. Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored, and therefor there is a danger of toxicity.
3. Fat-soluble vitamins can require extra supplementation because they cannot be stored in the body from day to day.
4. Water-soluble vitamins can cause toxicity.
5. Microminerals are needed in amounts under 100 mg.
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Rationale: Some minerals are needed in amounts less than 100 mg daily.
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