During an assessment of a patient who has been homeless for several years,the nurse notices that his tongue is magenta in color,which is an indication of a deficiency in what mineral and/or vitamin?

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Magenta tongue is a sign of riboflavin deficiency.In contrast,a pale tongue is probably attributable to iron deficiency.Vitamin D and calcium deficiencies cause osteomalacia in adults,and a vitamin C deficiency causes scorbutic gums.

During an Assessment of a Patient Who Has Been Homeless