Which age-related change contributes to anorexia and weight loss ...

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Which age-related change contributes to anorexia and weight loss in the older adult?
 
  a. Excessive saliva c. Wearing dentures
  b. Fewer taste buds d. Softened tooth enamel

Question 2

The nurse must inform an older adult who does not speak English about patient rights. Also, the nurse has to have the adult sign the document about information access.
 
  Which intervention should the nurse use to maintain the confidentiality of this older adult? a. Present the patient with a Spanish version of the information access document.
  b. Have an English-speaking family member to explain the document to the patient.
  c. Explain the document to the patient using an interpreter to ensure understanding.
  d. Instruct an interpreter to read the information access document to the resident privately.

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Answer to Question 1

B
The number of taste buds declines with age and can decrease the enjoyment of food, which can result in less motivation to eat and a resulting weight loss or loss of appetite. Saliva production tends to decrease with age. As long as dentures fit properly and the wearer practices good oral hygiene, wearing dentures does not necessarily contribute to anorexia and weight loss. Older adults tend to lose enamel.

Answer to Question 2

C

Feedback
A Incorrect. The nurse cannot ensure patient understanding without discussing the document with the patient using an interpreter.
B Incorrect. The nurse cannot delegate a nursing responsibility to a family member because the nurse does not have the right to release the health information to anyone.
C Correct. To ensure patient understanding, the nurse explains a patient's rights about information access to the patient with the assistance of an interpreter. The nurse is responsible for patient understanding and thus cannot relinquish this task to another person. When understanding is reached about the rights asso-ciated with access to information, the patient can make an informed decision about releasing health care information and thus maintain privacy.
D Incorrect. In private or public, the nurse cannot delegate this task to another person.