The wasting that occurs in some cancer clients is attributed to:
1. Alteration in the body's metabolism produced by the tumor
2. Poor appetite and taste changes
3. Inability to absorb nutrients due to intestinal pressure
4. The treatments given
Question 2
A nurse would expect that foods containing which of the following would have lower kilocaloric density?
1. Alcohol and fat
2. Carbohydrate and protein
3. Vitamin C and vitamin A
4. Fiber and water
