During assessment of a patient who is a vegan,the nurse observes for signs of nutritional deficiency.What is the most common nutritional deficiency related to a strict vegan diet that would be manifested?

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The most common nutritional deficiency related to a strict vegan diet is vitamin B12 deficiency, which can cause anemia and neurological symptoms such as pallor and changes in sensation of the extremities. Muscle wasting is not a common manifestation of a vegan diet, while bleeding gums and loose teeth are more associated with vitamin C deficiency, and dry, scaly skin and cracked mucous membranes are more associated with essential fatty acid deficiency.

During Assessment of a Patient Who Is a Vegan,the Nurse