ATI PN Custom Fall 2023 Term 2 Exam 3
ATI PN Custom Fall 2023 Term 2 Exam 3 ( 49 Questions)
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Question 20 :
A nurse collecting data on a client who has vitamin C deficiency.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Bleeding gums is a common symptom of vitamin C deficiency, also known as scurvy.
Impaired vision is not typically associated with vitamin C deficiency.
A swollen tongue is not a typical symptom of vitamin C deficiency.
Diarrhea is not a common symptom of vitamin C deficiency. In fact, high doses of vitamin C can cause diarrhea.
Correct Answer: A
Choice A rationale:
Bleeding gums is a common symptom of vitamin C deficiency, also known as scurvy.
Choice B rationale:
Impaired vision is not typically associated with vitamin C deficiency.
Choice C rationale:
A swollen tongue is not a typical symptom of vitamin C deficiency.
Choice D rationale:
Diarrhea is not a common symptom of vitamin C deficiency. In fact, high doses of vitamin C can cause diarrhea.