Which of the following clients is most at risk for malnutrition?
A. 80-year-old man residing in an assisted-living facility
B. 57-year-old woman with inflammatory bowel disease
C. 22-year-old man who plays several college sports
D. 44-year-old woman on a weight loss regimen
B
Although all these clients may be at risk for malnutrition, the client most at risk is the client with inflammatory bowel disease, which impairs absorption of nutrients.
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