How often would a nurse recommend a client eat or drink a source of vitamin C?
A) Once a week
B) Once a month
C) Three times a week
D) Every day
Ans: D
Vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin, is usually not stored in the body. Deficiency symptoms are apt to develop quickly when intake is inadequate; a daily intake is recommended.
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