The Client Is a Vegetarian

The client is a vegetarian. What information would the nurse give the client as it relates to the avoidance of vitamin deficiencies?

A) A vegetarian diet is adequate to meet all of your needs, so there should be no vitamin deficiencies.
B) Look at the types of foods eaten on the vegetarian diet and evaluate for possible vitamin B₁₂ sources.
C) Increasing fluids and fiber with the vegetarian diet will help prevent vitamin deficiencies.
D) You are at risk for vitamin C deficiencies by following a vegetarian diet.