A patient arrives for a health assessment and has poor hygiene, body odor, and clothes that are too big and unkempt. The nurse is concerned and considers which of the following reasons for the patient's condition? Select all that apply.

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The patient's poor hygiene and unkempt appearance could be due to a lack of resources (A), impaired mental status or cognitive dysfunction (C), or lack of finances (D), which can all affect their ability to maintain personal hygiene and obtain appropriate clothing. Frugality (B) and a dislike for shopping (E) are less likely to be the primary reasons for such a condition.

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