A learning zone article helped Lorraine Drinan to develop her understanding of a wasting syndrome
As a result of reading the article, I have improved my knowledge of the effects of cachexia, including social and psychological implications, the cachectic process and the acute phase response. It is important for nurses to differentiate between normal weight loss (caused by reduced food intake), which can be rectified, and cachexia.
Nursing Standard. 26, 6, 59-59. doi: 10.7748/ns2011.10.26.6.59.c8754
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