The nurse observes the skin of an older patient and then asks the patient questions about his nutritional status. How did inspection of the patient's skin guide the nurse to complete a nutritional assessment?
A) Purpura may indicate hyperglycemia
B) Fungus infections may indicate zinc deficiency
C) Poor skin turgor may be an indicator of overhydration
D) Persistent "goose bumps" may indicate a vitamin deficiency
D
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Persistent "goose bumps" can be indicative of a deficiency in B vitamins. Purpura does not indicate hyperglycemia. Fungus infections do not indicate a zinc deficiency. Poor skin turgor may be an indication of dehydration and not overhydration.
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