Option C. Losing a spouse and only child in an accident 2 months ago us a factor that may be associated with this possible nutritional deficit.
<h3>How can the lose of a loved one lead a person to lose weight?</h3>
This is due to the fact that during the period that the person is grieving they may be in a state of depression. At this period they may not have any appetite or have much need to eat because of the fact that they are sad.
Overtime this would be seen in the fact that they would start to lose weight and may even become sick if they are not adequately cared. This is due to the fact that there body is no longer receiving the adequate nutrients that it needs in order to function properly like it has to
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Complete question
While reviewing a client's records, the nurse notes a reduction in weight of 15 pounds over the last month without dieting. What factor may be associated with this possible nutritional deficit?
a) Drinking a glass of red wine every evening with dinner
b) Starting two new medications 1 week ago
c) Losing a spouse and only child in an accident 2 months ago
d) Beginning to use a new set of upper dentures last week
