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A Resident in the Nursing Home Is Diagnosed with Undernutrition

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A resident in the nursing home is diagnosed with undernutrition and is unable to take in adequate food despite efforts by the multidisciplinary team and family members. Prior to insertion of a permanent feeding tube, which issue needs to be considered?


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