A Patient Reports Wanting to Take Vitamin a to Prevent

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient reports wanting to take vitamin A to prevent blindness.Which response by the nurse is correct?

• A) "Vitamin A can be taken prophylactically without serious adverse effects."
• B) "Vitamin A does not have any effects on vision."
• C) "Vitamin A is difficult to obtain through dietary intake alone."
• D) "Vitamin A is stored in the liver for up to 2 years, and toxicity can occur."

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Definitions:

Altruistically

Acting with selfless concern for the well-being of others, without expectation of reward or recognition.

Situational Factors

Refers to external influences that affect an individual's behavior or decision-making process in a given context.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Alternative Solutions

Different methods or strategies that can be used to solve a problem or achieve a goal.