The nurse receives a report stating that the patient,who is 5 feet tall,has a nutritional deficit.Which physical clinical indicator consistent with a nutritional deficit does the nurse expect to observe in the patient?

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Pale conjunctivae are a clinical indicator of a nutritional deficit consistent with a low serum hemoglobin or hematocrit.The hematological deficiencies result in a low oxygen-carrying capacity and a deficient number of red blood cells in the blood.This decreases the ability of the erythrocytes to oxygenate the tissues adequately,thereby resulting in pale mucous membranes.Conjunctivae should appear reddish pink.Long,shiny hair and pink oral mucosa are clinical indicators of a patient who consumes an adequate diet.A female patient who is 5 feet tall should weigh at least 100 pounds.

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