The patient complains to the nurse that he feels terrible since he has been taking several different kinds of vitamin preparations. The nurse assesses for indications of vitamin toxicity, which include:
a. edema.
b. hypertension.
c. fatigue.
d. diarrhea.
C
Toxicity usually occurs from the use of large supplemental doses of vitamins and minerals and presents as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and headache.
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a. avoid direct sunlight b. wear a hat and long sleeves in the sun c. use a tanning bed only with supervision d. use a suntan lotion with a high SPF
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a. Face, hands, underarms, feet, and perineal area b. Face, hands, underarms, back, buttocks, and perineal area c. Face, hands, underarms, feet, buttocks, and perineal area d. Face, hands, underarms, and feet.