The Patient States That He Has Been Taking High Doses

question 33

Multiple Choice

The patient states that he has been taking high doses of all the vitamins both in tablet form and in food to prepare for his Olympic trials.The most appropriate response by the nurse would be:

• A) "That is a very healthy way to build up energy, store vitamins, and control your weight."
• B) "You must remember to drink a large glass of water with every meal to utilize those water-soluble vitamins."
• C) "Large doses of vitamins may make you extremely photosensitive. You should use a strong sun block when you are out of doors."
• D) "Some of those vitamins taken in large doses can cause toxicity."

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