The nurse will be $\bold{most}$ concerned about the risk of malnutrition for a patient with which sensory deficit?

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Xerostomia is a decrease in production of saliva; this decreases the ability and desire to eat and can lead to nutritional problems. The other options do not address taste- or nutrition-related concerns. Dysequilibrium is balance. Diabetic retinopathy affects vision. Peripheral neuropathy includes numbness and tingling of the affected areas and stumbling gait.

The Nurse Will Be most\bold{most}most Concerned About the Risk of Malnutrition for a Patient with Malnutrition

The Nurse Will Be $\bold{most}$ Concerned About the Risk of Malnutrition for a Patient with Malnutrition