The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment of an older adult client who has reported a 10-pound weight loss in the last 6 weeks with no history of dieting.If no disease process is found,the nurse is aware that weight loss can result from what issue for this age group?

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Loose, ill-fitting dentures can make eating difficult and uncomfortable, leading to inadequate food intake and subsequent weight loss, especially in older adults who may rely on dentures for eating.

The Nurse Is Performing a Nutritional Assessment of an Older