Factors That Can Interfere with the Intake of Balanced Nutrition

question 16

Multiple Choice

Factors that can interfere with the intake of balanced nutrition in older adults include:

• A) depression.
• B) chronologic age.
• C) amount of stored body fat.
• D) use of multivitamins.

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Definitions:

Osmolality

A measure of the concentration of solutes per kilogram of solvent in a solution, indicating its osmotic pressure.

Electronic Infusion Devices (EIDs)

Machines designed to deliver controlled amounts of fluids such as nutrients or medications into a patient's bloodstream.

Volume Overload

A condition where there is an excessive amount of fluid in the blood circulation.

Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP)

Healthcare workers who provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, including activities of daily living and clinical tasks.