The Nurse Is Performing a Physical Assessment on a Client

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client and notes that the client has a large number of dental caries and is missing numerous teeth.The nurse voices concern about the client's nutritional status.Which is the most likely concern?

• A)Digestion begins in the mouth with the process of chewing.
• B)Poor dental hygiene indicates a lack of nutrition knowledge.
• C)The lack of dental care may reflect a poor financial status.
• D)Poorly chewed food is a common cause of digestion issues.

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