An example of someone who is at high risk for malnutrition and weight loss is a(n)
a. 21-year-old student who works part time.
b. 36-year-old single mother with three children.
c. 57-year-old man who is unemployed.
d. 88-year-old widow who lives alone.
D
Elderly adults, especially those who live alone, are at high risk for malnutrition and weight loss because of low income, physical difficulties with shopping and preparing food, and lack of social interaction at meal times. Students, single mothers, and unemployed men could have some risk factors for malnutrition if they are busy, depressed, or lacking income, but malnutrition is less common in these groups than among older adults.
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