Unintentional weight loss can be an indicator of malnutrition; however, apparent weight gain may be an unreliable indicator of improvement due to which of the following?
A) Carcinoma B) Anasarca C) Cholecystitis D) Pancreatitis
B
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The client's weight can be an unreliable or invalid indicator of malnutrition due to hydration status. Edema, anasarca, fluid resuscitation, heart failure, and chronic liver or renal disease can falsely inflate weight.
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