Which patients should be assessed for nutritional deficiencies? (Select all that apply.)

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These types of patients should be assessed for nutritional deficiencies: congenital anomalies and surgical revisions of the gastrointestinal tract (surgery on the small intestines)interfere with normal function; patients receiving only intravenous infusion of 5% to 10% dextrose are at risk for nutritional deficiencies.The skin and hair are primary areas that reflect nutrient and hydration deficiencies.Be alert for rashes; dry,scaly skin; poor skin turgor; skin lesions; hair loss; easily pluckable hair; hair without luster; and an unhealthy scalp as these could indicate nutritional deficiencies.A person who scores 12 to 14 points on the mini-nutritional assessment has a normal nutritional status.A person in positive nitrogen balance is healthy; the body needs a positive nitrogen balance for growth,maintenance of lean muscle mass and vital organs,and wound healing.Negative nitrogen balance would be a cause to assess for nutritional deficiencies.

Which Patients Should Be Assessed for Nutritional Deficiencies? (Select All