The Nurse Is Assessing the Nutritional Status of an Older

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the nutritional status of an older client. Which finding is most likely to suggest xerostomia?

• A)The client refuses food because it is difficult to chew with missing teeth.
• B)The client frequently becomes dehydrated due to failure to remember to drink water.
• C)The client has a chronically dry mouth despite adequate intake of fluids.
• D)The client does not enjoy foods due to diminished taste.

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Definitions:

Flotation Costs

Expenses incurred by a company in issuing new securities, including underwriting fees, legal fees, and registration fees.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed money to increase the potential return of an investment.

Unlevered Cost of Capital

The cost of capital for a company with no debt, reflecting the required rate of return on equity for an entirely equity-financed firm.

After-Tax Net Income

The amount of money a company or individual earns after all taxes have been deducted from the gross income, reflecting the actual profit.