A 75 year old male patient whose wife died 10 months ago presents for his recall
appointment. Looking wasted and fatigued, he confirms he has lost about 6kg in the last 8 months but is otherwise in good health. The most appropriate management for this patient is to
refer him to a qualified dietician/nutritionist and follow up after his appointment
refer him back to his physician requesting a more thorough assessment.
recommend that he drink 3 cans of a nutritional supplement each day
provide him with a copy of Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating
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