As a client ages, what oral changes would the nurse expect to see upon an oral assessment? (Select all that apply.)
a. decrease in saliva e. number of taste buds decreases
b. decreased gag reflex f. eating and drinking time prolonged
c. tooth loss g. reduced risk for aspiration
d. difficulty chewing h. malnutrition may occur
A, B, C, D, E, F, H
As the body ages, several changes occur in the digestive system. Key oral changes include a decrease in saliva, a decreased gag reflex, tooth loss, gingival retraction. Chewing is more difficult, eating and drinking time may be prolonged, the number of taste buds decreases, client may have weight loss, swallowing becomes difficult, there is a risk for aspiration, malnutrition may occur, and there is an increase in oral and colon cancer risk.
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