In determining malnourishment in a patient, which assessment finding is consistent with this disorder?
a. Moist lips
b. Pink conjunctivae
c. Spoon-shaped nails
d. Not easily plucked hair
ANS: C
Spoon-shaped nails, koilonychia, is an indication of poor nutrition. All the others are normal findings. Lips should be moist, conjunctivae should be pink, and hair should not be easily plucked.
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