The triage nurse suspects malnutrition in an 88-year-old man with altered mental status who has been brought to the emergency department by family members
What visible signs might the nurse have noticed that would lead to the suspicion of malnutrition? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Atrophied tongue
B) Temporal muscle wasting
C) Generalized muscle weakness
D) Dry eyes
E) Productive cough
A, B, C, D
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