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A 78-year-old woman who lives alone has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of failure to thrive. Assessment reveals that the woman has malnutrition, a problem related to her lack of finances, transportation, and a social support network.
 
  Malnutrition is defined as: A) A body mass index that is in the lowest third of the American population
  B) A condition related to a chronic lack of sufficient nutrients
  C) Excessive consumption of fats and sugars accompanied by inadequate vegetables
  D) A condition in which the body is unable to adequately metabolize nutrients
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