... Chapter 072. Malnutrition and Nutritional Assessment (Part 5) Nutritional History A nutritional history is directed toward identifying underlying mechanisms that put patients at risk for nutritional ... drop, and decreased tendon reflexes, fine tactile sense, vibratory sense, and position sense) Thiamine, pyridoxine, vitamin B12 Pyridoxine Tetany Calcium, magnesium Other Chapter ... vitamin, mineral, and protein-energy deficiencies and excesses are outlined in Table 72-4. Most of the physical findings are not specific for individual nutrient deficiencies, and they must be...