Multiple Choice
A nurse is assessing an 80-year-old patient who is cared for at home by his 79-year-old wife. Which data indicate this patient has malnutrition? (Select all that apply.)
A) Body mass index (BMI) of 17
B) Waist-to-hip ratio of 1.0
C) Weight loss of 6% since last month's visit
D) Prealbumin level of 16 mg/dl
E) Hematocrit level of 50%
F) Hemoglobin level of 20 g/dl
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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