An older adult is vitamin deficient.Which of the following does the nurse offer to the older adult to provide the important missing vitamin for maintaining healthy skin and enhancing tissue repair?

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Orange slices provide vitamin C,which is important for healthy tissues and gums,tissue repair and healing,and the maintenance of blood vessels.Although carrots sticks are a good source of beta carotene,fiber,and vitamin A and important in the formation of epithelial tissue and although milk provides calcium for bone strength and protein for tissue repair,neither carrots nor milk address vitamin deficiency.Unsalted nuts provide healthy fats,fiber,and other nutrients but not vitamin C.

An Older Adult Is Vitamin Deficient