A client is having difficulties understanding the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. The nurse explains which of the following is one of those differences?
A) Fat-soluble vitamins must be consumed daily.
B) Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
C) Fat-soluble vitamins are excreted in the urine when consumed in excess of need.
D) Fat-soluble vitamins are stored, primarily in the liver and adipose tissue.
D
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There are multiple differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored, primarily in the liver and adipose tissue. The remainder choices are true of water-soluble vitamins.
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