Woman presents to clinic concerned about recent weight loss

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An 86-year-old woman presents to the clinic concerned about recent weight loss. She reports no dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. Her weight is 135 pounds, which is 15 pounds less than her last visit 6 months ago. Physical examination is normal. At what minimum threshold of unintentional weight loss should further diagnostic evaluation be initiated? Unintentional weight loss of more than 10% within 6 to 12 months Unintentional weight loss of more than 15% within 6 to 12 months Unintentional weight loss of more than 20% within 6 to 12 months Unintentional weight loss of more than 5% within 6 to 12 months.

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