In performing an assessment on a 49-year-old woman who has imbalanced nutrition as a result of dysphagia, which data would the nurse expect to find?
a. Increase in hair growth
b. Inadequate nutrient food intake
c. Weight 10% to 20% over ideal
d. Sore, inflamed buccal cavity
ANS: B
Dysphagia, or impaired swallowing, interferes with adequate nutrient intake.
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