(1)
To describe:
The possible vitamin deficiency, by which S.C affected.
Case summary:
In the given scenario, S.C is 49 years old, was found in an insensible state in a vacant house. He was identified with an increased blood alcohol level when he brought to the emergency room. After one week, his health condition is stable, but he is malnourished (weak). He is advised to take numerous supplements of vitamins.
(2)
To describe:
The type of vitamin supplement used to treat difficulties accompanying with alcoholism.
Case summary:
In the given scenario, S.C is 49 years old, was found in an insensible state in a vacant house. He was identified with an increased blood alcohol level when he brought to the emergency room. After one week, his health condition is stable, but he is malnourished (weak). He is advised to take numerous supplements of vitamins.
(3)
To describe:
The type of vitamins that carries the risk of toxicity (fat soluble or water soluble).
Case summary:
In the given scenario, S.C is 49 years old, was found in an insensible state in a vacant house. He was identified with an increased blood alcohol level when he brought to the emergency room. After one week, his health condition is stable, but he is malnourished (weak). He is advised to take numerous supplements of vitamins.
(4)
To describe:
The reason behind the addition of vitamin D (S.C prescribed to take calcium and phosphorus supplements along with vitamin D).
Case summary:
In the given scenario, S.C is 49 years old, was found in an insensible state in a vacant house. He was identified with an increased blood alcohol level when he brought to the emergency room. After one week, his health condition is stable, but he is malnourished (weak). He is advised to take numerous supplements of vitamins.
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