You are assessing an 80-year-old patient who has presented because of an unintended weight loss of 10 pounds over the past 8 weeks

Question

During the assessment, you learn that the patient has ill-fitting dentures and a limited intake of high-fiber foods. You would be aware that the patient is at risk for what problem?
A) Constipation
B) Deficient fluid volume
C) Malabsorption of nutrients
D) Excessive intake of convenience foods

Answer 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Patients with ill-fitting dentures are at a potential risk for an inadequate intake of high-fiber foods. The elderly are already at an increased risk for constipation because of other developmental factors and the potential for a decreased activity level. Ill-fitting dentures do not put a patient at risk for dehydration, malabsorption of nutrients, or a reliance on convenience foods.