Which of the Following Is an Abnormal Finding When Performing

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an abnormal finding when performing an assessment of an 80-year-old patient?

• A) Loss of appetite and anorexia
• B) Difficulty chewing and swallowing food
• C) Complaints of indigestion and stomach fullness
• D) Consistent weight loss without change in dietary habits

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Definitions:

Functional Relation

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Graphs

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Alternating Treatments Design

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