Due to the congenital deficiency of a particular vitamin in newborns, a nurse routinely administers a prophylactic shot of this vitamin to all newborns to prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.Which vitamin is this nurse administering?
A)Vitamin C
B)Vitamin D
C)Vitamin E
D)Vitamin K

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The nurse is administering Vitamin K. Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn occurs due to a deficiency of Vitamin K, which is necessary for the clotting of blood. Newborns are given a prophylactic shot of Vitamin K to prevent bleeding complications. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, Vitamin D deficiency can lead to rickets, while Vitamin E deficiency can lead to neurological issues.

Due to the Congenital Deficiency of a Particular Vitamin in Newborns