An older client who is a recent widow has lost 20 lbs. over the past three months. What should the nurse consider as being the most likely explanation for this client's weight loss?
A) Food insecurity
B) Multiple medications
C) Decrease in opportunities for social interactions
D) Depression and sense of loss over spouse's death
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