Liz Is an Older Adult Whose Sense of Taste Is

question 130

Multiple Choice

Liz is an older adult whose sense of taste is declining. Her health is at risk because she will be ______.

• A) nervous to try new foods
• B) unable to detect spoiled food
• C) less able to secrete saliva
• D) unable to swallow efficiently

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Definitions:

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, enabling one to express their rights and needs openly.

Cooperativeness

A behavior or strategy emphasizing working together towards common goals or benefits, often seen as a willingness to be helpful or work in harmony with others.

Forcing Conflict-Management

A strategy where one party goes to lengths to win a conflict at the expense of the other.

Person-Role Conflict

A situation where an individual's personal values, beliefs, or behaviors conflict with the expectations of their professional role.