Which of the following assessment findings in an older adult increases the individual's risk for poor nutrition? (Select all that apply.)
1. Living on a Social Security income check
2. Did not graduate from high school
3. Is easily tired by activity
4. Living in a group home
5. Chronically depressed
6. Recently widowed
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Malnutrition in older adults has multiple causes, such as income, educational level, physical func-tioning level to meet activities of daily living (ADLs), loss, dependency, loneliness, and trans-portation. Living in a managed environment is not a risk factor for poor nutrition.
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