Abby Marshal is a nurse in a health clinic for senior citizens. Some of the most common problems Abby encounters are dental problems. She knows that in addition to poor body image and low self-esteem,
loss of teeth contributes to another common problem of the elderly, which is:
1. Arthritis.
2. Depression.
3. Diabetes.
4. Hypertension.
5. Malnutrition.
ANS: 5
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