The client has been consuming very high amounts of vitamin A. He asks the nurse why this is a problem since it is just a vitamin. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Water-soluble vitamins like vitamin A are readily excreted in your urine."
2. "It really isn't a problem; your body will just get rid of the excess vitamins."
3. "It's okay to take what you want; just cut back if you experience side effects."
4. "Fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A are stored in your body, and too much can be toxic."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and is not readily excreted in the urine; only the water-soluble vitamins like B and C will be excreted in the urine.
Rationale 2: Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in large quantities in the liver and adipose tissue. This storage may lead to dangerously high levels if taken in excessive amounts.
Rationale 3: By the time the client experiences side effects, toxicity has occurred, so this is bad advice.
Rationale 4: Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in large quantities in the liver and adipose tissue. This storage may lead to dangerously high levels if taken in excessive amounts.
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