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Category - Nutrition Care

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Cachexia may be caused by:
  1. Cancer
  2. Obstructive lung disease
  3. Congestive heart failure
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - Cachexia is extreme muscle wasting and weight loss, and is caused by many diseases, including cancer, chronic obstructive lung disease, and congestive heart failure. It occurs as a result of metabolic changes that depress appetite and cause lethargy and weakness.
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