Karina's random flashcards
A nurse is educating the patient about a diet that includes vitamin A. What are the benefits and deficiencies of Vitamin A? What are some foods that you can include in the patient’s diet that has Vitamin A?
increase resistance to infection, promote night vision, develop and maintain normal function of epithelial tissue and the hemoglobin receives stored iron with assistance of Vitamin A. Now, the bad: night blindness, poor appetite, decreased immunity, to infections and impaired growth development
Foods: liver, milk, egg yolk, dark, leafy veggies, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, and apricots
A 2 year old child that lives in Northern America has developed rickets. What vitamin should the child be taking and what type of foods should be included in the diet?
Vitamin D deficiency, its the development of bone and tissue formation. Precursor of Vitamin D ( 15 minute direct sunlight)
Foods: daily products, eggs, fortified foods, liver, and fatty fish such as salmon
A sailor is in the sickbay with bleeding gums, fatigue, and red spots all over the body. He has signs of scurvy. What vitamin does the sailor need to take and what foods can be included in his diet?
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Synthesize protein collagen which is used in wound healing and maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth. Helps fight bacteria and viruses to protect against infections and illnesses ( fun fact- When you think of vitamin C- Vitamin “sea” as in pirates who use to get scurvy all the time due to lack of oranges, fruits, papaya, kiwi, broccoli, sweet or white potatoes.)
