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geoffrey

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Enzo Vilanueva has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His intake has not changed, but he is still experiencing wasting. What is the most likely cause?
 a. Mental stress
  b. Altered taste perceptions and nausea
  c. A gastrointestinal obstruction with bacterial overgrowth
  d. Increased protein turnover with reduced synthesis

Question 2

Which of the following is often evident at the time cancer is diagnosed?
 a. Cachexia b. Malnutrition
  c. Weight loss d. Hypermetabolism


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pocatato

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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