What are important characteristics of vitamins that the nurse should include in client teaching? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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- Provitamins are precursors to vitamins and are supplied in the diet, where they are then converted into active vitamins by the body. Diseases can result from vitamin deficiencies, highlighting the importance of adequate vitamin intake for preventing conditions such as scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) or rickets (vitamin D deficiency). Vitamins play diverse roles in the body, not all vitamins are synthesized by the body (hence the need for dietary intake), and taking vitamins excessively can lead to toxicity, especially with fat-soluble vitamins.

What Are Important Characteristics of Vitamins That the Nurse Should