A patient tells the nurse about taking large doses of vitamin A for skin health. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "That is a great idea."
2. "That will not benefit your skin. You excrete high doses of vitamin A in your urine."
3. "You should take vitamin C to balance the large dose of A."
4. "Too much vitamin A can be toxic to your body."
Correct Answer: 4
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. Excessive intake of fat-soluble vitamins results in toxicity and is not managed by urinary excretion. Vitamin C does not balance out excess intake of vitamin A.
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