The Nurse Is Assessing the Nutritional Status of an Older

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the nutritional status of an older client. Which finding is most likely to suggest xerostomia?

• A)The client refuses food because it is difficult to chew with missing teeth.
• B)The client frequently becomes dehydrated due to failure to remember to drink water.
• C)The client has a chronically dry mouth despite adequate intake of fluids.
• D)The client does not enjoy foods due to diminished taste.

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Definitions:

Probability

The likelihood or chance of a particular event happening, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Sample Size

Sample size is the number of observations or elements chosen from a population for analysis, which can affect the accuracy and reliability of statistical results.

Population Size

The total number of individuals or units in the group that a researcher or analyst is interested in studying.

Probability Of Success

The likelihood of a particular outcome deemed as 'success' occurring in a given trial or experiment.