Which of the Following Factors Is Most Likely to Affect

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is most likely to affect the nutritional status of an 82-year-old person?

• A)Increase in taste and smell
• B)Living alone on a fixed income
• C)Change in cardiovascular status
• D)Increase in gastrointestinal motility and absorption

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