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Since Erick's Wife Died, He Has Been Eating the Exact

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Since Erick's wife died, he has been eating the exact same thing-and a very small amount of it-for breakfast and lunch every day. Most nights, he skips dinner. Sometimes he seems confused when his granddaughter calls to check on him. Based solely on this information, which diagnosis is most likely?


A) Malnutrition is causing symptoms that mimic NCD.
B) He must have had a ministroke.
C) He is likely in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
D) Lewy body disease is the most likely cause of his symptoms.

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