The client is weighed each month while residing in the long-term care facility. This month the client weighs 50 kg. The nurse compares this weight to the last three months' results and discovers the client has lost 10 kg. There has been no attempt to lose this weight. How does the nurse interpret this weight loss?
A) Severe malnutrition.
B) Mild malnutrition.
C) Moderate malnutrition.
D) No malnutrition.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q12: The client's lab studies reveal a normal
Q13: The major dietary source of body energy
Q14: The nurse has instructed an overweight client
Q15: What nursing diagnosis is the most important
Q16: The parent of a newborn infant calls
Q18: The nurse has advised the client to
Q19: The client has a body mass index
Q20: A nurse is discussing a daily diet
Q21: As the nasogastric tube is passed into
Q22: What instruction does the nurse give the
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents