A Client Reports Difficulty Swallowing and Having No Appetite

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client reports difficulty swallowing and having no appetite. For which nutritional issue should the nurse assess this client?

• A) Overnutrition
• B) Undernutrition
• C) Bulimia nervosa
• D) Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM)

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Definitions:

Positively Charged

Refers to particles or objects that have more protons than electrons, resulting in a net positive electric charge.

Ion

An atom or molecule with an electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Electrolytes

Minerals in the body that have an electric charge, important for maintaining proper fluid balance and muscle function.

Cations

Positively charged ions that are formed when an atom loses one or more electrons, commonly found in various biological and chemical processes.