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    Ati pn adult medical surgical 2023 proctored exam

    A nurse is collecting data from a client who has iron-deficiency anemia.Which of the following locations should the nurse monitor for the clinical manifestation of cheilosis? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Location A points to the eye area which is where conjunctival pallor (paleness) might be observed in anemia, but not cheilosis. Cheilosis, or angular cheilitis, is a common clinical manifestation associated with iron-deficiency anemia, as well as deficiencies in B vitamins like riboflavin, pyridoxine and niacin. Location B points to the corners of the mouth (oral commissures). Cheilosis is characterized by the presence of fissures, scaling, and inflammation at these corners, where the lips meet. Location C points to the nose which is unrelated to cheilosis.

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