The nurse working in an oncology clinic is caring for a client diagnosed with breast cancer. The client reports anorexia and weight loss. The client's serum albumin is low, and there is visible muscle and fat wasting. Which term should the nurse use when documenting this client's appearance?
1. Malnutrition
2. Undernutrition
3. Overnutrition
4. Protein-calorie malnutrition
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Rationale 1: Although this client has a form of malnutrition, or undernutrition, it is best described as protein-calorie malnutrition, which can result in longer hospital stays and increased complications.
Rationale 2: Although this client has a form of malnutrition, or undernutrition, it is best described as protein-calorie malnutrition, which can result in longer hospital stays and increased complications.
Rationale 3: Although this client has a form of malnutrition, or undernutrition, it is best described as protein-calorie malnutrition, which can result in longer hospital stays and increased complications. This client does not have overnutrition.
Rationale 4: Although this client has a form of malnutrition, or undernutrition, it is best described as protein-calorie malnutrition, which can result in longer hospital stays and increased complications.
Global Rationale: Although this client has a form of malnutrition, or undernutrition, it is best described as protein-calorie malnutrition, which can result in longer hospital stays and increased complications. This client does not have overnutrition.
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