The nurse understands that malnutrition can occur in hospitalized clients for several reasons.Which are possible reasons for this to occur? (Select all that apply.)

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Many factors increase the hospitalized client's risk for nutritional deficits.Cultural food preferences may make hospital food unpalatable.Ill clients have increased nutritional needs but may be NPO for testing or treatment,or have a loss of appetite from their illness.Staff shortages impact clients who need to be fed or assisted with meals.The family may bring snacks that are either healthy or unhealthy,so without further information,the nurse cannot assume the snacks are leading to malnutrition.

The Nurse Understands That Malnutrition Can Occur in Hospitalized Clients