An Older Person Has Been Diagnosed with a Nutrition Imbalance

question 6

Multiple Choice

An older person has been diagnosed with a nutrition imbalance.Which age-associated intestinal problem should the nurse be aware of when planning goals and interventions to improve this older person's nutritional status?

• A)Older persons have less intrinsic factor secretion.
• B)Older persons have short, broad, small intestinal villi.
• C)Older persons have decreased gastric smooth muscle.
• D)Older persons have decreased large intestinal motility.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Task Motivation

The internal drive to perform a task well for its own sake, rather than for external rewards.

Extrinsic Environmental Components

Factors outside an organization that affect its operation, such as economic conditions, competition, and regulation.

Domain-Relevant Skills

Specific abilities and knowledge required to perform effectively in a particular field or area of work.

Intrinsic Task Motivation

The drive to undertake a task due to the inherent satisfaction and interest it provides, rather than for external rewards.