The client is weighed each month while residing in the long-term care facility. This month, the client weighs 110 pounds (50 kg). The nurse compares this weight with the last 3 months' results and discovers the client has lost 22 pounds (10 kg)
There has been no attempt to lose this weight. How does the nurse interpret this weight loss? A)
Moderate malnutrition
B)
No malnutrition
C)
Severe malnutrition
D)
Mild malnutrition
D
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