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VITAMIN DEFICIENCY 20210913_183437 - Coggle Diagram
VITAMIN DEFICIENCY
DEFINATION
A deficiency of one or more essential vitamins
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Bleeding gums
Poor night vision and white growths on the eyes
Mouth ulcers or cracks in the mouth coners
Scaly patches and dandruff
Brittle hair and nails
Hair loss
Red or white bumps on the skin
Restless leg syndrome
CAUSES
Having dark skin
Pigment melanin reduces the skin ability
Limited exposure to sunlight
To make Vitamin D in response to sunlight exposure
Following a strict vegan diet
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
The proper mineralization of bone
And the maintanance of normal calcium level
Promotes the efficient absorption of calcium from the intestine
The vitamin by means of its active metabolite
PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT
Ergocalciferol
Cholecalciferol
Vitamin supplements
REFERENCES
Carper J. The two faces of iron. USA Weekend. 1998;(July 3-5):12
Berek J. Novak's gynecology. 12th ed. Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore1996
NURSING CARE PLAN
Assess the patients vital signs
Advice patient to eat food high in vitamins
Administer prescribed pain medications
