A 7-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) has a 4-week history of greasy, foul smelling diarrhea. In which of the following vitamins or minerals would he be most likely to be deficient? A) Iron B) Vitamin B₆ C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin K E) Folic acid

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Vitamin K deficiency is most likely in a patient with cystic fibrosis who has greasy, foul-smelling diarrhea. This is because vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, and its absorption is impaired in conditions like cystic fibrosis that affect fat digestion and absorption due to pancreatic enzyme insufficiency.

A 7-Year-Old Patient with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Has a 4-Week