Examen Integrado Nutrición Practice Questions - Examen Integrado De Residencias De La Salud - Nutrición (Argentina) Exam

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A 58-year-old patient admitted with a 3-week history of severe hyporexia, unintentional weight loss of 12% of habitual body weight, persistent diarrhea, subcutaneous fat loss over the triceps and temples, and mild ankle edema is evaluated using the Subjective Global Assessment (Valoración Global Subjetiva - VGS / SGA). What is the patient's nutritional category?

VGS Class A: Well nourished (Bien nutrido) VGS Class C: Severely malnourished (Severamente desnutrido) VGS Class B: Moderately malnourished or suspected malnutrition (Moderadamente desnutrido) VGS Class D: Critical cachexia requiring immediate parenteral bypass

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VGS Class C: Severely malnourished (Severamente desnutrido)

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