Clear liquid diets do not contain an adequate amount of calories or most nutrients to maintain optimal nutrition in a client. What is the only vitamin clear liquid diets may contain adequate amounts of?

A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin E C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin D


C
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Clear liquid diets are inadequate in calories and all nutrients except vitamin C if vitamin C–fortified juices are used.

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