The Nurse Is Performing a Physical Assessment on a Client

The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client and notes that the client has a large number of dental caries and is missing numerous teeth.The nurse voices concern about the client's nutritional status.Which is the most likely concern?

A) Digestion begins in the mouth with the process of chewing.
B) Poor dental hygiene indicates a lack of nutrition knowledge.
C) The lack of dental care may reflect a poor financial status.
D) Poorly chewed food is a common cause of digestion issues.