A nursing student is assessing a 15 month old. The student knows that the child is well nourished if all except __________ are present
1. Even hair distribution
2. Dry skin
3. Balanced weight and height
4. Dirty fingernails
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1. Hair will distribute evenly with a balanced diet.
2. Dry skin can indicate malnutrition in vitamins and minerals.
3. As the child follows their own growth curve and demonstrates a steady progress, this indicates good nutrition.
4. The nailbeds do not give an indication as to whether the child is receiving the proper nutrition. It can be an indication for needing hand washing skills demonstrated.
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