Problems affecting nutritional intake among the elderly and chronically ill include:

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Nutrition and Fluid Balance Quizlet Questions

Question 1 of 5

Problems affecting nutritional intake among the elderly and chronically ill include:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: As people age, their ability to smell and taste food diminishes, which directly impacts their desire to eat and thus affects nutritional intake.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following are signs of unintended weight loss that should be reported to the nurse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Coughing or choking while eating could indicate swallowing difficulties or other issues leading to unintended weight loss.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a symptom of dysphagia(difficulty swallowing)?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Watering eyes during meals can be a sign of dysphagia, indicating difficulty in swallowing.

Question 4 of 5

Symptoms of fluid overload include:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Tight, smooth, and shiny skin can indicate fluid overload due to excess fluid in the body.

Question 5 of 5

Milk is a poor source of?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Milk has low levels of Vitamin C compared to other nutrients.

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