The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment of an older adult client who has reported a 10-pound weight loss in the last 6 weeks with no history of dieting. If no disease process is found, the nurse is aware that weight loss can result from what issue for this age group?
A. The client attends a daily meal program for senior citizens.
B. The client appears to have loose, ill-fitting dentures.
C. The client lives with a daughter who fixes dinner every night.
D. The client has a regular elimination schedule.
Answer: B
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