Why are so many different vitamins ordered for John Doe?
What will be an ideal response?
Alcoholism degrades the intestinal tract, thereby leading to impaired absorption of vitamin B12,
thiamine, folic acid, zinc, and other nutrients. Patients with impaired liver function might also have
impaired coagulation, therefore the vitamin K order.
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