If an older adult is confused, they may have a deficiency of
a. iron.
b. zinc.
c. water.
d. protein.
C
Confusion is often caused by dehydration in older adults (i.e., deficiency of water). Deficiency of iron may cause anemia and tiredness, deficiency of zinc may cause poor wound healing and changes in taste acuity, and deficiency of protein may cause weakness and loss of lean body mass.
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