Client with terminal metastatic cancer

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The family member of a client with terminal metastatic cancer who is experiencing cachexia-related weight loss asks the nurse why the client is losing weight despite taking in a large amount of calories per day. What is the nurse's best response?

"When clients are at this stage of metastatic cancer the food being eaten is not being digested." "This weight loss is related to the cancer itself and occurs despite an intake of adequate calories." "We likely need to increase the calories more; you are welcome to bring food from home." "We can consult with the doctor and dietician about tube feeding to prevent more weight loss."

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