RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 2176 of 2368

An older client with poorly fitting dentures has begun avoiding fresh fruits and meats. Which action should the nurse take first?

  1. Encourage regular dental care
  2. Recommend limiting the diet to soft processed foods
  3. Tell the client that appetite normally decreases with age
  4. Advise the client to take a daily vitamin and eat less
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Correct answer: Encourage regular dental care

Missing teeth or poorly fitting dentures can cause avoidance of healthy foods. Regular dental care should be encouraged.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Care of the Older Adult: Nutrition. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026