You are examining a 57-year-old woman, who has complains that her teeth feel loose and that her gums bleed easily when she eats. In taking her history you find that her diet is restricted and includes no fresh citrus fruits or leafy green vegetables. Which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in this patient?

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The symptoms of loose teeth and bleeding gums, along with a diet lacking in fresh citrus fruits and leafy green vegetables, suggest a deficiency in Vitamin C, which is necessary for collagen synthesis and maintaining healthy gums.

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