An Older Person Has a Vitamin C Deficiency

question 4

Multiple Choice

An older person has a vitamin C deficiency.Which of the following does the nurse provide to the older person to supply the missing vitamin important for maintaining healthy skin and enhancing tissue repair?

• A)Carrot sticks
• B)Nonfat milk
• C)Orange slices
• D)Unsalted nuts

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