Annie Is 89 Years Old and Appears Apathetic, Unwilling to Eat

question 8

Multiple Choice

Annie is 89 years old and appears apathetic, unwilling to eat and drink, and shows functional decline.The nurse practitioner discusses with the family the possibility that Annie is experiencing a failure to thrive (FTT) .The family asks how this happened.The nurse practitioner replies with which of the following statements? Select all that apply.

• A)Adult FTT is a part of aging.
• B)FTT can be associated with increased infections and diminished immunity.
• C)FTT patients have often experienced multiple hospitalizations and several comorbidities.
• D)FTT is complex, with many components.
• E)The goal of early assessment is to prevent a decline in health.

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