An elderly patient who uses a walker tells the nurse, "I'm so alone now that my family is gone." The nurse realizes that this patient might be at risk for developing what health problem?
1. malnutrition
2. obesity
3. psychosis
4. immobility
Correct Answer: 1
Older patients are at increased risk for malnutrition. Functional limitations can impair the ability to shop and cook. Psychosocial issues also contribute to the problem. Loss of appetite is a problem that is commonly seen with depression. Social isolation and loneliness contribute to the problem. There is no evidence that this patient is at risk for developing obesity, psychosis, or immobility.
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