The nurse conducts a nutritional assessment and concludes that the client is experiencing undernutrition. Which condition would cause the nurse to suspect this nutritional disorder?
1. Renal failure.
2. Hypertension.
3. Wound that will not heal.
4. Delayed menopause.
Correct Answer: 3
Undernutrition can lead to delayed growth, compromised immune status, poor wound healing, muscle loss, physical and functional decline, and lack of proper development. Overnutrition results from excesses in nutrient intake or stores and can manifest itself in conditions such as obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, or toxic levels of stored vitamins or minerals. There are many causes of kidney failure that are not related to nutrition. Delay in menopause is not a nutritional concern.
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