An IV drug user was diagnosed with hepatitis C 5 years ago.The patient is now experiencing impaired blood clotting.The nurse suspects a decrease in which of the following vitamins? A) K B) D C) E D) B₁₂

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Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of clotting factors in the liver, and impaired liver function due to hepatitis C can lead to a deficiency in vitamin K, resulting in impaired blood clotting.

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