The unit manager at a long-term care facility is concerned with the recent weight loss of several residents. The nurse plans a staff in-service to discuss weight loss in older adults, including identifying what possible causes? Select all that apply.

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Various physiologic processes are identified as causes for decreased nutrition intake in older adults. These processes include decreased thirst and smell, alterations in taste, early satiation (feeling full), and anorexia. Decreased dietary intake is also associated with a decline in physical activity that further limits the intake of essential micronutrients.

The Unit Manager at a Long-Term Care Facility Is Concerned