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An 88-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease is admitted to a long-term care facility. Her daughter reports that the patient has been refusing to eat and has lost 10 pounds in 2 months. Which intervention is the HIGHEST priority?

Insert a nasogastric tube immediately for nutritional support Order a high-protein oral supplement with each meal Assess for reversible causes of weight loss including depression, pain, and dysphagia Initiate total parenteral nutrition to restore nutritional status

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Assess for reversible causes of weight loss including depression, pain, and dysphagia

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