A very thin older adult client presents to the health clinic for his annual exam. He has been a widower for the past year and states that he is depressed and has lost his appetite. The nurse observes that he has sunken cheeks and cracking at the corners of his mouth. These symptoms are commonly found with what deficiency?
a. Vitamin B2
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin B6
a. Vitamin B2
FEEDBACK:
a. Vitamin B2 is a coenzyme used in the metabolism of glucose, fats, and amino acids. Deficiency is associated with chronic alcoholism and poor diet. Signs of deficiency are glossitis, inflammation of the tongue, sores at the corners of the mouth, photophobia, and vision loss.
b. These symptoms do not indicate a vitamin C deficiency. .
c. These symptoms do not indicate a vitamin C deficiency. .
d. These symptoms do not indicate a vitamin C deficiency. .
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