Which Type of Nutrient Deficiency Should You Assess for in a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which type of nutrient deficiency should you assess for in a patient who eats mostly fresh fruit,red and yellow vegetables,rice,milk,and other dairy products?

• A) Vitamin A
• B) Iron
• C) Sodium
• D) Fluoride

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Definitions:

Hyperopia

A vision condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than near objects because the eyeball is too short or the lens cannot become round enough.

Farsightedness

A common vision condition where distant objects can be seen clearly, but close ones do not come into proper focus.

Convex Lens

A lens that converges light rays to a point, having a curved shape that is thicker in the middle than at the edges, used to correct farsightedness.

Visual Acuity

The clarity or sharpness of vision, measured as the capability to identify letters or numbers at a standardized distance.