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Normal Findings
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Suggests Malnutrition
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|
Demeanor
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Alert and responsive
with a positive
outlook
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Lethargic, negative
attitude
|
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Weight
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Reasonable for build
|
Underweight,
overweight, or obese
|
|
Hair
|
Glossy, full, firmly
rooted, and uniform
in color
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Dull, sparse, easily and
painlessly plucked
|
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Eyes
|
Bright, clear, and shiny
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Pale conjunctiva,
redness, dryness
|
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Lips
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Smooth
|
Chapped, red, and
swollen
|
|
Tongue
|
Deep red and slightly
rough with one
longitudinal furrow
|
Bright red or purple,
swollen or shrunken,
several longitudinal
furrows
|
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Teeth
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Bright and painless
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Cavities, painful,
mottled, or missing
|
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Gums
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Pink and firm
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Spongy, bleeding,
receding
|
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Skin
|
Clear, smooth, firm,
and not excessively
dry
|
Rashes, swelling, light
or dark spots,
excessive dryness
|
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Nails
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Pink and firm
|
Spoon-shaped; ridged,
spongy bases
|
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Mobility
|
Erect posture, good
muscle tone, walks
without difficulty
|
Muscle wasting,
skeletal deformities,
loss of balance
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Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Assessment
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