Rosa, age 84, is unable to care for herself at home. She had a stroke 6 months ago and is in the nursing home. She requires total care by the nursing staff. ?
Rosa has developed anemia. State causes and dietary recommendations.
Anemia develops due to inadequate protein. The lack of meat could be due to lack of financial resources to purchase meats or the physical inability to prepare the foods. A factor for many of the elderly is the inability to chew meat from loss of teeth or loose-fitting dentures. The client who is anemic may complain of fatigue, confusion, and depression. ?
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