A nurse is performing an assessment on a school-age child. Which findings suggest the child is receiving an excess of vitamin A (Select all that apply)?
a. Delayed sexual development
b. Edema
c. Pruritus
d. Jaundice
e. Paresthesia
ANS: A, C, D
Excess vitamin A can cause delayed sexual development, pruritus, and jaundice. Edema is seen with excess sodium. Paresthesia occurs with excess riboflavin.
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