The young client has been admitted into the hospital with a smooth, bright red tongue, sores on the lips and in the corners of the mouth, and pallor
Which of the following dietary deficiencies does the nurse expect to discover during the nutritional assessment? 1. Riboflavin
2. Iron
3. Vitamin D
4. Vitamin A
5. Niacin
1, 2, 5
Rationale: Dietary deficiency of riboflavin would account for the smooth, bright red tongue and sores on the client's lips. An iron-deficiency is associated with pale skin and mucous membranes. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with rickets and poor bone and teeth development. Vitamin A deficiency is associated with skin disorders such as follicular hyperkeratosis. Dietary deficiency of niacin would account for the smooth, bright red tongue and sores on the client's lips.
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