A woman complains of cracking fissures in the corner of her mouth. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the information provided to the patient?
A) Increase intake of eggs and milk
B) Avoid citrus fruits for the next few weeks.
C) Nuts and legume intake should be increased.
D) Potatoes and other starch containing foods should be restricted.
Ans: A
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