A Hospitalized Client Has Been NPO with Only Intravenous Fluid

question 5

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized client has been NPO with only intravenous fluid intake for a prolonged period. What assessments might indicate protein-calorie malnutrition?

• A) Fever, joint pain, dehydration
• B) Poor wound healing, apathy, edema
• C) Sleep disturbances, anger, increased output
• D) Weight gain, visual deficits, erythema of skin

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