Margaret Chen is a 73-year-old widow and mother of 3 adult children. She visits her physician due to decreased appetite, lethargy, weight loss, and a productive cough for the past 2 weeks. Her past medical history includes osteoporosis, sinusitis, respiratory infections, and smoking. The physician makes several recommendations for Margaret. What would be among these recommendations?

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Given Margaret's symptoms of decreased appetite, lethargy, and weight loss, along with her age and medical history, it is likely that she is experiencing malnutrition. Therefore, the physician's recommendation of high-energy supplements would aim to correct this deficiency. The other options, such as a low-protein diet, extremely limited exercise, and reduced fiber intake, are not appropriate recommendations in this case.

Margaret Chen Is a 73-Year-Old Widow and Mother of 3