The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment and is concerned about undernutrition in a client. Which of the following conditions would cause the nurse to suspect this nutritional disorder?
1. Renal failure
2. Hypertension
3. Wound that will not heal
4. Delayed menopause
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Rationale 1: Renal failure. There are many causes of kidney failure which are not related to nutrition.
Rationale 2: Hypertension. Hypertension often accompanies overnutrition.
Rationale 3: Wound that will not heal. Undernutrition can lead to delayed growth, compromised immune status, poor wound healing, muscle loss, physical and functional decline, and lack of proper development.
Rationale 4: Delayed menopause. Delay in menopause is not a nutritional concern.
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