Asked by Lerato Mamokoena on Apr 25, 2024
The nurse recognizes which of these people is at greatest risk for undernutrition?
A) 30-year-old man
B) 50-year-old woman
C) 5-month-old infant
D) 20-year-old college student
Undernutrition
A condition resulting from inadequate intake of nutrients, leading to various health issues such as weight loss and muscle wasting.
College Student
An individual who is enrolled and actively pursuing an education at a college or university.
Infant
A child in the earliest stage of life, particularly from birth to one year of age.
- Identify signs of undernutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and their consequences.
Learning Objectives
- Identify signs of undernutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and their consequences.