The aging process can be a factor in the patient's smell and taste. Which may contribute to altered nutrition for the elderly?
a. Increase in the receptors in the nasal cavities
b. Increase in papillae of the tongue
c. Medications
d. Myopia
C
Medications often affect the taste of food and can contribute to altered nutrition. A decreased number of receptors in the nasal cavities and papillae of the tongue results in changes in smell and taste. Most affected are the sweet and salty tastes.
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A. "I'm calling the doctor immediately to obtain a homemaker for you!" B. "Seems as if you feel lost without your wife and maybe a bit ignored by your children." C. "First things first. What are you doing eating bacon and eggs? That's not a good meal for you." D. "Meals-on-Wheels can help you minimize the frustration you are having cooking. Are you a member of the local senior center?"