Short Case Study Questions

question 44

Multiple Choice

Short Case Study Questions  
Maureen Grey is a 75-year-old nursing home patient. She has been obtaining her nutrition via tube feeding for over 3 years. She is admitted to Good Valley Hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration with weight loss (8 lb) in 1 month.
-What may have caused Maureen to become dehydrated?

• A) dysphagia
• B) food allergy
• C) tube feeding rate
• D) diarrhea

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