Margaret Chen is a 73-year-old widow and mother of 3 adult children. She visits her physician due to decreased appetite, lethargy, weight loss, and a productive cough for the past 2 weeks. Her past medical history includes osteoporosis, sinusitis, respiratory infections, and smoking. The physician makes several recommendations for Margaret. What would be among these recommendations?

A) high-energy supplements
B) low-protein diet
C) extremely limited exercise
D) reduced fiber intake


A

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