The nurse admits a client to the medical-surgical unit. After completing a nutritional assessment, the nurse notes that the client has a deficiency of protein and overall caloric intake. Which finding supports this conclusion by the nurse?
Select all that apply.
1. Loss of fat.
2. Muscle wasting.
3. Hyporeflexia.
4. Spoon nails.
5. Ataxia.
Correct Answer: 1, 2
A series of vitamins make up the vitamin B complex. These vitamins are found in meat products and whole grains. A lack of caloric intake and protein deficiency is associated with a loss of fat. Protein deficiencies are also associated with muscle wasting. Spoon nails are seen with iron deficiencies. Thiamine is also known as vitamin B1. It is responsible for nervous system functioning. Thiamine deficiency is associated with hyporeflexia. Vitamin B12 is also referred to as Cobalamin. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are associated with ataxia.
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