Question

question 2 of 5
a nurse in a rural health center meets a new client, age 4. the nurse notices as the client enters the clinic that their legs appear to be bowed. when they smile, the nurse also notes that their dentition is quite malformed for a child their age. what vitamin deficiency would the nurse most suspect?
vitamin c
vitamin b
vitamin a
vitamin d

Explanation:

Vitamin D deficiency in children can lead to rickets, which causes bone deformities (such as bowed legs) and dental problems. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy (bleeding gums, etc.), vitamin B deficiency has various types with different symptoms (e.g., beriberi for B1), and vitamin A deficiency is mainly related to vision (night blindness) and skin issues.

Answer:

vitamin D