Select the correct answer: An 83-year-old adult presents for…
Select the correct answer: An 83-year-old adult presents for an annual Medicare wellness exam. The treating primary care nurse practitioner notes that patient’s weight has decreased from 158 pounds to 136 pounds over the past year. The patient and family caregiver confirm that the weight loss was unintentional. The patient reports no problems with dentition or swallowing. Since being widowed 3 years ago, the patient has resided with the family caregiver who prepares meals and assists with medication management. Findings of cognitive and depression screenings are unremarkable. The patient has no complaints of pain. The finding raises suspicion for which of the following diagnoses?