Which Statement Is Accurate Regarding Malnutrition Among Hospitalized Patients? ​

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement is accurate regarding malnutrition among hospitalized patients? ​

• A)Although common among chronic care patients, malnutrition is rare among acute care patients.
• B)Malnutrition among hospitalized patients is extremely rare and an indication of seriously flawed care.
• C)Only patients who are terminally ill and expected to die within months are at risk of malnutrition.
• D)Even acute care patients who are not malnourished upon admission may become malnourished.

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