The nurse is counseling a 65-year-old female client on her use of mineral oil as a laxative
One of the most important things that the nurse can share with the client is how mineral oil can cause the decreased absorption of which of the following vitamins?
1. Vitamin C
2. Niacin
3. Vitamin D
4. Riboflavin
ANS: 3
Mineral oil, a common laxative, decreases fat-soluble vitamin absorption. Vitamin D is the only fat soluble vitamin listed—the others are all water-soluble.
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