The nurse is reviewing vitamin therapy in preparation for a nutrition class. Which statements are accurate regarding vitamin C (ascorbic acid) ?
A) Vitamin C is important in the maintenance of bone, teeth, and capillaries.
B) Vitamin C is essential for night vision.
C) Vitamin C is important for tissue repair.
D) Vitamin C is found in animal sources such as dairy products and meat.
E) Vitamin C is found in tomatoes, strawberries, and broccoli.
F) Vitamin C is also known as the "sunshine vitamin."
G) Vitamin C deficiency is known as scurvy.
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