A client is suspected of having a fat-soluble vitamin deficiency.To assist the client with this deficiency,the nurse informs the client that:

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The fat-soluble vitamins are A,D,E,and K.With the exception of vitamin D,which can be obtained through exposure to sunlight,these vitamins are provided through dietary intake,including fortified milk.The B vitamins are not fat-soluble;they are water-soluble vitamins.Increasing protein intake will improve (decrease)a negative nitrogen imbalance,not increase it.Furthermore,increasing protein intake does not address the problem of a fat-soluble vitamin deficiency.

A Client Is Suspected of Having a Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiency