During a Physical Examination, the Nurse Notes That the Patient's

question 4

Multiple Choice

During a physical examination, the nurse notes that the patient's skin is dry and flaking. What additional data would the nurse expect to find to confirm the suspicion of a nutritional deficiency?

• A) Hair loss and hair that is easily removed from the scalp
• B) Inflammation of the tongue and fissured tongue
• C) Inflammation of peripheral nerves and numbness and tingling in extremities
• D) Fissures and inflammation of the mouth

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