Which clinical finding is most consistent with vitamin C deficiency in a child?
Correct answer: A. Bleeding gums and poor wound healing
- A. Bleeding gums and poor wound healing
- B. Night blindness and Bitot spots
- C. Widened wrists and delayed dentition
- D. Neck swelling with reduced thyroid function
Explanation
Vitamin C deficiency can cause bleeding gums, poor wound healing, and increased bruising because collagen formation is impaired. Night blindness suggests vitamin A deficiency, while the other findings suggest vitamin D and iodine deficiency respectively.
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