The older patient informs the nurse that food has no taste and therefore the patient has no appetite. What is this most likely caused by?
a. Tasteless food
b. Overuse of salt
c. Lack of variety
d. Loss of taste buds
ANS: D
Older adults may experience a loss of appetite. Change in taste as a result of decreased saliva production and a decreased number of taste buds may make food unappealing.
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