Which nutritional problem should the nurse be more alert for in older adult clients with diabetes mellitus?
A. Obesity
B. Malnutrition
C. Alcoholism
D. Hyperglycemia
B
Older adults are more at risk for developing malnutrition as a result of multiple factors. Inade-quate income, poor dentition, decreased cognition, decreased motor ability, depression, and lack of understanding about what foods constitute an adequate diet all contribute to an increased risk for malnutrition among all older adult clients, including those with diabetes mellitus.
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