A nurse is caring for four patients. On which patient should the nurse plan to conduct a further nutritional assessment?
a. The patient who has lost 10% of body weight in 1 month
b. The patient who has lost 5 pounds with exercise in 1 month
c. The patient who gained 3 pounds while on vacation
d. The patient who weighs 12% over ideal body weight
A
Loss or gain of 5% of body weight in 1 month puts a patient at nutritional risk. The other patients are not at nutritional risk.
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