A Nurse Is Preparing a Presentation for a Local Community

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group for older adults on nutrition and anorexia in this population. Which of the following would the nurse include in the presentation as a possible contributing factor for anorexia in the older adult?

• A) Increased salivary gland activity
• B) Reduction in number of taste buds
• C) Increased oxygenation of appetite center
• D) Decreased dysphagia

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Definitions:

Survival Skills

Skills that enable an individual to sustain life in challenging or dangerous situations, such as in natural environments.

Social Identities

Individuals' conception and perception of themselves derived from their membership in social groups, including nationality, ethnicity, gender, and occupation, among others.

Group Membership

The act of belonging to a group or organization with shared interests, goals, or characteristics.

Social Identity

A person's sense of who they are based on their group memberships, such as national, religious, or occupational social groups.