The nurse is concerned that an older client has nutritional deficiencies.What did the nurse find when assessing this client's nails to make this clinical decision?
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White spots on the nails (A) may indicate a zinc deficiency. Spoon-shaped nails (D) or koilonychia can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia. Bands across the nails (E) can indicate malnutrition or a protein deficiency.

The Nurse Is Concerned That an Older Client Has Nutritional