Julia Reynolds is a 64-year-old realtor. She has been admitted to the local medical center 6 times in the past 3 months with severe pancreatitis. Julia has been experiencing intractable vomiting and intense pain after eating. Her insurance will not cover home nutritional support. She is being transferred to a sub-acute nursing facility for therapy. The registered dietitian completing Julia's initial assessment should expect which result?

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Julia has been experiencing severe pancreatitis and intractable vomiting, which can lead to significant weight loss. The other options (high albumin, high iron, low insulin) are not likely outcomes of pancreatitis or vomiting.

Julia Reynolds Is a 64-Year-Old Realtor