The pediatric nurse is preparing a teaching plan about vitamins for parents of school-age children. What vital information will the nurse include in the plan? Select all that apply.

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A) Water-soluble vitamins, such as B-complex vitamins and vitamin C, are indeed crucial for cellular metabolism, helping in energy production and other metabolic processes. B) Vitamins play a key role in preventing specific deficiency diseases, such as scurvy (vitamin C deficiency), rickets (vitamin D deficiency), and beriberi (thiamine deficiency). C) The human body cannot synthesize most vitamins (with some exceptions like vitamin D under sunlight exposure), so they must be obtained from dietary sources. D) is incorrect because there is no single "most important" vitamin for children; they need a variety of vitamins for overall health. E) is incorrect because it is vitamin A, not vitamin E, that is essential for preventing night blindness and maintaining healthy vision.

The Pediatric Nurse Is Preparing a Teaching Plan About Vitamins