A patient with cancer is diagnosed with malnutrition. What does the nurse realize is a cause of malnutrition in this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Decreased absorption in the gastrointestinal tract
B. Decreases in metabolism resulting from increased cancer cell production
C. Loss of appetite due to side effects of chemotherapy
D. Parenteral nutrition supplements administered via venous access devices
E. Decreased available nutrients due to the cancer's parasitic activity
Answer: E
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