A patient who has had the duodenal switch 3 weeks ago reports frequent nausea and vomiting since surgery. They have had no appetite, have barely been drinking water, and haven't been taking their bariatric vitamins. They now feel confused, have pain in their legs, and can't walk straight. What vitamin deficiency are they at highest risk of developing? *

Iron deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency

Copper deficiency

Patients can develop serious complications from Vitamin B1 deficiency called Wernicke's encephalopathy. This complication can cause permanent brain defects. *

True

False

Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies

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