John Wilson is a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher. He is 5'8" tall and weighs 136 pounds. His wife died nine months ago. During a routine visit to the doctor, it was noted that his weight had decreased 21 pounds since his visit a year ago. Mr. Wilson does not have any medical problems, though he does report feeling depressed and lonely. The physician ordered a panel of lab tests including
hemoglobin, hematocrit, and albumin, which all were low.
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for Mr. Wilson?
a. impaired physical mobility
b. feeding self-care deficit
c. imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
d. impaired dentition
c
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