Short Case Study
Elena Hayes is a 64-year-old realtor. She has been admitted to the local medical center six times in the past 3 months with severe pancreatitis. Elena has been experiencing intractable vomiting and intense pain after eating. Her insurance will not cover home nutritional support. She is being transferred to a subacute nursing facility for therapy.
-The registered dietitian completing Elena's initial assessment should expect which result?

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Elena has been experiencing severe pancreatitis, which can cause weight loss due to malabsorption of nutrients. The other options, such as high albumin, high iron, and low insulin, are not directly related to her condition and would not be expected results of her initial assessment.

Short Case Study Elena Hayes Is a 64-Year-Old Realtor. She Has Been Admitted