During an assessment of a patient who has been homeless for several years,the nurse notices that his tongue is magenta in color.This is an indication of _____ deficiency.

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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 deficiency causes osteomalacia in adults,and vitamin C deficiency causes scorbutic gums.

During an Assessment of a Patient Who Has Been Homeless