A long-term care nurse is preparing an educational program for her peers on malnutrition. Which of the following criteria should the nurse include as risk factors for malnutrition? Select all that apply
A) Chewing problems
B) Mouth pain
C) Weight loss of greater than 3% in 1 month
D) Altered taste
E) Tube feeding
A, B, D, E
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