Which of the following assessment findings in an older adult increases

Which of the following assessment findings in an older adult increases the individual’s risk for poor nutrition? (Select all that apply.)

1. Living on a Social Security income check
2. Did not graduate from high school
3. Is easily tired by activity
4. Living in a group home
5. Chronically depressed
6. Recently widowed

ANSWER

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Malnutrition in older adults has multiple causes, such as income, educational level, physical func-tioning level to meet activities of daily living (ADLs), loss, dependency, loneliness, and trans-portation. Living in a managed environment is not a risk factor for poor nutrition.