An older client experiences difficulty swallowing whole wheat bread and crackers. For which age-related change should the nurse assess this client?

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Xerostomia is the development of insufficient saliva production which occurs with the adding process. A dry mouth can lead to altered taste perception and difficulty swallowing. Dysomia is the sensation of unpleasant smell. Dyskinesia is a movement disorder characterized by severe, dystonic, involuntary movement of the facial, oral, and cervical musculature. Leukoplakia is used to describe a thickened, white plaque the will not rub or strip off and is not identifiable clinically or pathologically as any other disease.

An Older Client Experiences Difficulty Swallowing Whole Wheat Bread and Crackers