Factors That Contribute to Malnutrition in Patients with Chronic Renal

question 9

Multiple Choice

Factors that contribute to malnutrition in patients with chronic renal failure include:

• A) excessive fluid retention.
• B) altered taste sensation.
• C) altered bowel function.
• D) anorexia and catabolism.

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