An elderly client who lives at home is brought to the clinic by her daughter. The daughter states that the client no longer goes out to shop for herself and so is not eating right. The daughter is worried about the client losing weight and seeming depressed. The client appears slightly dehydrated. The nurse should assess the client for

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People with incontinence often try to isolate themselves and limit their fluid intake in order to lessen the chances of having an "accident." While all four options are valid assessment points, because so many elderly suffer from incontinence that would be the likely place to start.

An Elderly Client Who Lives at Home Is Brought to the Clinic