An older client is experiencing vision problems, dry eyes, and squinting despite wearing corrective lenses. Which vitamin should the nurse suspect is deficient in this client?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B-6
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D
a. Vitamin A
Xerophthalmia, problems seeing well in dim light, or problems with night vision are characteristic of vitamin A deficiency. The nurse would want to question if the client also has problems with night vision. Deficiencies of vitamins B6, C, and D do not cause vision problems.
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