Patients Often Experience a Poor Appetite When Hospitalized

question 9

Multiple Choice

Patients often experience a poor appetite when hospitalized.All of the following are likely explanations for this except:

• A)emotional distress.
• B)medications that alter taste.
• C)meals are often served when the patient is not hungry.
• D)the presence of family members.

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Definitions:

DASH Diet Plan

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