RDN-AP Practice Questions - Advanced Practitioner Certification In Clinical Nutrition (RD-AP RDN-AP) Exam

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An advanced practitioner is performing a nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE) on a 72-year-old man hospitalized for COPD exacerbation. The clinician notes hollowing at the temples, prominent clavicles, and visible scapular wasting. Which combination of findings BEST supports a diagnosis of severe muscle wasting per AND/ASPEN malnutrition criteria?

Temporal wasting plus clavicle prominence plus scapular wasting in the context of chronic illness BMI of 22 with stable weight over six months Pitting edema of the lower extremities only Loss of subcutaneous fat at the orbits without muscle changes

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Temporal wasting plus clavicle prominence plus scapular wasting in the context of chronic illness

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