As patients age, it becomes particularly important to increase their intake of:
a. iron.
b. omega 3.
c. vitamin C.
d. B vitamins.
D
Elderly patients are especially prone to deficiencies of B vitamins, generally because of poor dietary intake.
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A) Assertiveness. B) Self-esteem. C) Body image. D) Boundaries.
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