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Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as anorexia.
-The primary focus of nutrition care for Ms. Arther is:

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The primary focus of nutrition care for Ms. Arther is to ensure appropriate intakes of calories and protein as she is experiencing anorexia and radiation therapy can lead to loss of lean body mass. An adequate intake of vitamins and minerals and preventing iron-deficiency anemia and dehydration are also important, but not the primary focus in this case. Educating her on ways to prevent the recurrence of cancer is important, but not related to her current symptoms.

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