Clients with COPD are in respiratory stress. Malnutrition can occur because of this stress. What factors may contribute to malnutrition in the client with COPD? Select all that apply
A) Abdominal bloating D) Dyspnea
B) Diarrhea E) Renal insufficiency
C) Anorexia
A, C, D
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As many as 30% of clients with COPD have low BMI. This may be due to anorexia, early satiety related to abdominal bloating, and fatigue due to dyspnea.
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