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An Older Client Has an Unintentional Weight Loss of 20

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An older client has an unintentional weight loss of 20 pounds in the last 3 months. What should the nurse teach the client's family to prevent further loss of weight?


A) Provide liquid nutritional supplements with meals.
B) Add nonfat milk powder to scrambled eggs to add more protein.
C) Encourage the client to resume smoking to increase the appetite.
D) There is nothing to change as weight loss is a normal part of aging.

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