A patient with advanced dental caries is at risk for what?
A) Alteration in nutrition—more than required
B) Pain related to stomatitis
C) Infection-related sores in the mouth
D) Alteration in nutrition—less than required
Ans: D
Feedback: Because digestion normally begins in the mouth, adequate nutrition is related to good dental health and the general condition of the mouth. Any discomfort or adverse condition in the oral cavity can affect a person's nutritional status. Changes in the oral cavity may influence the type and amount of food ingested as well as the degree to which food particles are properly mixed with salivary enzymes. The scenario does not indicate that the patient has stomatitis or sores in the mouth.
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