True or False:

There is a difference in nutritional needs in the elderly compared to younger adults.

True or False:

The elderly need fewer calories and also fewer vitamins and minerals in their food.

True or False:

Any weight loss or weight gain in a patient should be reported to a supervisor.

True or False:

Protein needs increase during acute illness or surgery.

True or False:

A diet that does not contain needed amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals may slow the healing of a wound.

True or False:

Someone who cannot eat enough food at a meal because of fatigue or poor appetite must wait until the next meal to eat (it is healthier to eat only 3 meals per day).

True or False:

Signs of malnutrition include tiredness, weight loss, and slow healing of a wound or sore.

True or False:

In the elderly, decreased thirst and poor intake of fluids could lead to dehydration.

True or False:

A person whose body severely lacks fluid can suffer heart and blood vessel collapse and even death if not treated quickly.

True or False:

When you pinch the skin on the back of someone’s hand, it will spring back to normal quickly if the person is dehydrated.