A patient on a fat-restricted diet is noted to have developed a pressure ulcer and decreased visual acuity. What vitamin deficiency should the nurse suspect?

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Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and helps with wound healing and night vision acuity. Persons on low-fat diets may not be able to metabolize vitamin A from food sources because of the decreased fat in their diet.

A Patient on a Fat-Restricted Diet Is Noted to Have