A patient who eats normally but is unable to absorb nutrients is at risk for:
A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia.
C) malnutrition.
D) purgative.

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The inability to absorb nutrients can lead to malnutrition, even if the patient is eating normally. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are eating disorders that involve abnormal eating behaviors and attitudes towards food, whereas purgative refers to a substance or procedure used for purging or cleansing the body, which is not related to the given scenario.

A Patient Who Eats Normally but Is Unable to Absorb