Which of the following statements is false regarding malnutrition in patients with chronic ob-structive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

a. Use of a nasal cannula may contribute to the problem.
b. Depression is common and may reduce appetite.
c. A high work of breathing increases caloric needs.
d. Vitamin deficiencies increased the need for oxygen.


ANS: D
Box 23-10 summarizes the factors contributing to malnutrition in COPD patients.

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