The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment on a client. Which of the following information obtained by the nurse is of most concern?

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Unintentional weight loss is not a normal finding in any age client and may indicate a problem such as cancer or depression. Poor appetite, difficulty in chewing, and complaints of indigestion are common in older clients. These will need to be addressed, but are not of as much concern as the weight loss.

The Nurse Is Performing a Nutritional Assessment on a Client