A patient is experiencing steatorrhea, which is diarrhea with a high fat content typically caused by poor fat digestion and decreased absorption. Which other nutrient may the patient be having difficulty absorbing?

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A patient is experiencing steatorrhea, which is diarrhea with a high fat content typically caused by poor fat digestion and decreased absorption. Which other nutrient may the patient be having difficulty absorbing?