The nurse suspects that a patient has a vitamin C deficiency. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion? Select all that apply.

A. Muscle wasting
B. Swollen bleeding gums
C. Delayed wound healing
D. Depression
E. Night blindness


Answer: D

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