The Nurse Assesses Which Client as Being at Greatest Risk

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses which client as being at greatest risk for developing vitamin deficiencies?

• A) The young male client who takes phenytoin (Dilantin) for new-onset epilepsy
• B) The young female client who uses oral contraceptives for birth control
• C) The young male client who eats a well-balanced diet and does not take vitamins
• D) The young pregnant female client who is taking prenatal vitamins

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