To Determine the Underlying Factors Relating to the Undernourishment of an Older

question 23

Multiple Choice

To determine the underlying factors relating to the undernourishment of an older adult patient,what is the most appropriate question the nurse can ask?

• A) "Do you have a history of any malabsorption diseases?"
• B) "Do you have a way to get to a grocery store to buy your food?"
• C) "Are you taking any medications that alter your taste or tolerance of foods?"
• D) "Can you give me an example of what you normally eat throughout the day?"

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The scientific study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds that contain carbon in covalent bonding.