Margaret Leland is 76 years old; she is retired and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food. The prognosis for cardiac cachexia is ____.

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Cardiac cachexia is a serious condition that causes muscle wasting and weakness, reducing the overall health and quality of life of the patient. With Margaret's age and medical history, the prognosis for cardiac cachexia is poor. Prompt intervention can slow down the progression of the disease, but it cannot be cured. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Margaret Leland Is 76 Years Old; She Is Retired and Lives