A middle-aged patient with a history of alcohol abuse is admitted with acute pancreatitis.This patient will most likely be deficient in which nutrient?

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Alcohol abuse can lead to malabsorption of nutrients, particularly B vitamins. Pancreatitis can further exacerbate this deficiency by impairing the production of digestive enzymes necessary for the absorption of nutrients. Iron deficiency anemia is also common in chronic alcoholics, but acute pancreatitis is unlikely to cause an acute deficiency. Calcium and phosphorus deficiencies are more commonly associated with other conditions such as renal failure or vitamin D deficiency.

A Middle-Aged Patient with a History of Alcohol Abuse Is