Physiological AdaptationQuestion 184 of 2368

A client has swollen, spongy, bleeding gums, loose teeth, and poor wound healing. Which deficiency does the nurse suspect?

  1. Vitamin K
  2. Vitamin C
  3. Vitamin B2
  4. Vitamin A
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Correct answer: Vitamin C

Scurvy from vitamin C deficiency causes swollen, spongy, bleeding gums, loose teeth, and poor wound healing.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nutrition: VITAMINS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026