A Patient Who Is Malnourished Has Scaling, Cracked Skin on the Arms

A patient who is malnourished has scaling, cracked skin on the arms and face. The patient is irritable, anxious, and has difficulty sleeping. The patient complains of soreness of the tongue and mouth. When teaching this patient about vitamin therapy for this disorder, the nurse will tell the patient to report which side effects?

A) Abdominal cramps and diarrhea
B) Flushing, dizziness, and nausea
C) Migraine headaches
D) Numbness of feet and hands

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