An Older Client Has an Unintentional Weight Loss of 20

question 19

Multiple Choice

An older client has an unintentional weight loss of 20 pounds in the last 3 months. What should the nurse teach the client's family to prevent further loss of weight?

• A) Provide liquid nutritional supplements with meals.
• B) Add nonfat milk powder to scrambled eggs to add more protein.
• C) Encourage the client to resume smoking to increase the appetite.
• D) There is nothing to change as weight loss is a normal part of aging.

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