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Question #: 50
Topic #: 6
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Due to his prolonged history of alcohol abuse, an alcoholic client will most likely have deficiencies of which of the following nutrients?

  • A. Vitamin C and zinc
  • B. Folic acid and niacin
  • C. Vitamin A and biotin
  • D. Thiamine and pyroxidine
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
(A) Chronic alcoholism can lead to deficiencies of B complex vitamins including thiamine and pyroxidine. (B) Chronic alcoholism can lead to deficiencies of vitamins A, D, K, and B complex. (C) Chronic alcoholism can lead to deficiencies of vitamins A, D, K, and B complex. (D) Vitamins A, D, K, and B require bile salts to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. A damaged liver does not form bile salts.
by [deleted] at March 10, 2025, 7:09 a.m.

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