The nurse is caring for a patient in the hospital who is receiving a vitamin D supplement. What does the nurse understand is the importance of supplementation with this vitamin? (Select all that apply.)
a) Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk of inflammatory disorders.
b) Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk of congenital anomalies.
c) Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk of common cancers.
d) Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk of autoimmune disease.
e) Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk of celiac disease.
Answer: A C D
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