A Child Is Diagnosed with Rickets

question 14

Multiple Choice

A child is diagnosed with rickets. The nurse knows that this child is most likely deficient in which vitamin?

• A) Niacin (nicotinic acid)
• B) Thiamin (vitamin B₁)
• C) Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
• D) Vitamin D

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Definitions:

Mediterranean Region

A geographical area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, characterized by a climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, and noted for its unique flora and fauna.

Climates

The long-term patterns and averages of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, precipitation, and other meteorological elements in a particular region.

Nebraska

A state in the central United States known for its agriculture and vast prairies.

Annual Precipitation

The total measure of rainfall and snowfall that an area receives over the course of a year.