The nurse knows that teaching about the importance of vitamin D has been effective when the client says: (Select all that apply.)
1. "It helps with night vision.".
2. "My gums will be healthier with a moderate amount.".
3. "It is better if I take it with calcium.".
4. "It helps repair cell damage.".
5. "I shouldn't consume too much because it can be stored in the liver.".
3, "It is better if I take it with calcium"; 5, "I shouldn't consume too much because it can be stored in the liver"
Rationale: Vitamin A, not vitamin D, is associated with night vision. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), not vitamin D, is associated with healthy gums. Vitamin D, when consumed with calcium, aids in the absorption and utilization of calcium by the bones. Antioxidants help repair cell damage, but vitamin D is not an antioxidant. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be stored in the liver and has the potential to become toxic if consumed in excess.
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