A patient with cancer is diagnosed with malnutrition. What does the nurse realize are causes of malnutrition in this patient?
A) decreases in metabolism resulting from increased cancer cell production
B) decreased available nutrients due to the cancers parasitic activity
C) loss of appetite due to side effects of chemotherapy
D) decreased absorption in the gastrointestinal tract
E) parenteral nutrition supplements administered via venous access devices
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