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Which of the following is not a factor that commonly contributes to poor nutritional status among older adults?
 
  1. Being very old (older than 85) or having Alzheimer's disease or other senile dementia
  2. Food not being appealing due to changes in taste or inability to chew
  3. Lack of knowledge or awareness of the importance of good nutrition
  4. Limited/fixed income and poverty
  5. Loneliness, depression, grief, and anxiety

Question 2

A tertiary prevention intervention that would be appropriate for a geriatric day care center would be
 
  1. A weekly support group for individuals who have recently lost their spouses.
  2. Bimonthly seminars for caregivers and family members to teach skills for caring for their loved ones.
  3. Monthly blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screenings.
  4. Provision of free influenza vaccines for all clients on a yearly basis.



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kescobar@64

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1




cabate

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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