A client tells the nurse that even though he has lost a great deal of weight on his new diet, he is feeling very weak and tired. The nurse suspects the client is deficient in which nutrient that provides the major source of energy for the body?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Fats
c. Proteins
d. Vitamins
ANS: A
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