I just started back in an LPN to RN program. I have to do to diagnosis on the following scenario and any suggestions would be appreciated. Female 82 just admitted to nursing home after short hospital stay for malnutrition Living independently since spouse death 10 years ago 3 months ago after bout of flu her appetite and strength diminished 20# wgt loss led to hospitalization 3 sons that visit regularly and supportive of her return home when her strength improves and nutritional intake is stable family describes her as extremely sociable nurses have observed interacting very little with others and spending most of the time in her room "I don't want to bother other people by asking them to repeat things I can't hear" hard of hearing Alert, oriented medical dx osteoarthritis and malnutrition vital signs stable no edema or SOB, no smoking hx or hx of ETOH abuse appetite fair to poor unsteady gait and balance is poor during transfers from W/C to bed. Able to bathe and dress self. Skin is intact but fragile. I am going to start working on this but will check back for replies. Thank you! Jenny