Older adults plagued with chronic health problems may become undernourished because they __________. (Select all that apply.)
a. are too fatigued to prepare meals
b. become frustrated when attempting to open packaging
c. may be unable to carry groceries any distance
d. have no interest in eating out due to health issues
e. lack stamina to shop for groceries
ANS: A, B, C, E
Having no interest in eating out is not going to cause the older adult to be malnourished. Lack of interest in eating or socialization due to a chronic health problem can cause the older adult to be malnourished. All the other options listed can result in the older adult being malnourished.
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