You Are Assessing an 89-Year-Old Patient in a Long-Term Care

You are assessing an 89-year-old patient in a long-term care facility. The nursing aide reports to you that the patient states that he has no appetite and is only eating 50% of his meals. What will you document in the nursing note?

A) Patient has anorexia and is eating less than 50% of his meals.
B) Patient has anorexia and is eating only 50% of his meals.
C) Patient has ageusia and is eating only 50% of his meals.
D) Patient has dysgeusia and is eating less than 50% of his meals.