Due to her Crohn's disease, Kristen has a fat malabsorption disorder with which she is less able to absorb dietary fats and the fat-soluble vitamins from her small intestine. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamin K. What is a possible effect of this malabsorption disorder?

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Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of proteins required for blood clotting. A deficiency in vitamin K due to malabsorption can lead to an increased tendency for bleeding.

Due to Her Crohn's Disease, Kristen Has a Fat Malabsorption