Protein Malnutrition
Examine the case study below and explain the disease that is suggested. Examine the symptoms reported and explain the cells that are involved and potential alterations and impacts. Protein Malnutrition
“An 83-year-old resident of a skilled nursing facility presents to the emergency department with generalized edema of extremities and abdomen. History obtained from staff reveals the patient has history of malabsorption syndrome and difficulty eating due to lack of dentures. The patient has been diagnosed with protein malnutrition.”Protein Malnutrition
Write 1-page explaining disease in the scenario you were provided. Include the following in your explanation: