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A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) states, "I have had steady weight loss, and I am often too tired to eat." Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this client?

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The correct answer is Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements, related to fatigue.

Step-by-step explanation:

The combination of a sedentary life and an unbalanced diet are the main causes of heart disease. Obesity has important health consequences ranging from cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes and a higher incidence in certain types of cancer, to problems of self-esteem. If obese people reduce their weight by 10 or 15%, they can significantly reduce the risk of suffering from these diseases.

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