Subcutaneous fat is the accumulation of fat under the skin and around the organs in the body and correlates more with health risks such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. ___________________ ______
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2
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.
The elderly often have poor appetites, and that is a factor in the development of protein-energy malnutrition. What can the nurse do to make mealtimes more attractive?