After being on an antibiotic for an extended period, your doctor checks various nutrient levels in your blood.Not surprisingly, your levels of _______ are low, which would explain why you have been bruising easily lately.Your doctor recommends that you start adding _______ to your diet.

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The low nutrient level mentioned in the scenario is most likely vitamin K, as antibiotics can disrupt the gut flora that produce it. Vitamin K plays a role in blood clotting, so low levels can result in easy bruising. The recommended sources of vitamin K are liver (a rich source) and yogurt containing live cultures (which can help replenish gut flora). Therefore, the best choice is B.

After Being on an Antibiotic for an Extended Period, Your