The nurse assesses that a client has a smooth,beefy red tongue.Which intervention does the nurse implement for this client?

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A smooth,beefy red tongue could signify glossitis,which is seen with vitamin B₁₂ deficiency.Green leafy vegetables are high in vitamin B₁₂.Iron supplements would be used with iron deficiency anemia.The red blood cell count is what is affected by vitamin B₁₂ deficiency-not the white blood cell count.The beefy red tongue is caused by the vitamin deficiency,not by poor mouth care.

The Nurse Assesses That a Client Has a Smooth,beefy Red