The nurse caring for older adults in a long-term care facility compares the residents' current weight with their usual weight. Which of the following would be a significant finding that should be reported to the physician?
A) Weight loss within the past month that is greater than 5% of the total body weight
B) Weight loss within the past month that is greater than 10% of the total body weight
C) A loss of 5% or more of body weight within the past 3 months
D) A loss of 15% or more of body weight within the past 6 months
A
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Weight loss within the past month that is greater than 5% of the total body weight, or a loss of 10% or more of body weight within the past 6 months, is significant. The nurse should report and discuss such findings with the client's physician and encourage the client to eat.
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