A Patient with a Poor Diet Showing Symptoms of Diarrhea,confusion,and

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient with a poor diet showing symptoms of diarrhea,confusion,and discoloration of the skin suggests a possible

• A)thiamin deficiency.
• B)niacin deficiency.
• C)vitamin B₆ deficiency.
• D)vitamin B₁₂ deficiency.
• E)vitamin C deficiency.

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