An elderly patient who uses a walker tells the nurse, "I'm so alone now that my family is gone." The nurse realizes that this patient might be at risk for developing what health problem?

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Malnutrition can occur in elderly individuals who feel alone and may lack the motivation or ability to prepare nutritious meals for themselves, especially if they have lost family members who might have previously assisted with meal preparation or provided companionship during meals.

An Elderly Patient Who Uses a Walker Tells the Nurse