Which of the following is not a factor that may impair or impede nutritional intake in an elderly patient?
A) Poorly fitting dentures
B) Apathy toward food
C) Lack of money for food
D) Swallowing difficulty
E) Reduced nutritional value of canned foods

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Factors that may impair or impede nutritional intake in elderly patients include poorly fitting dentures, apathy toward food, lack of money for food, and swallowing difficulty. Reduced nutritional value of canned foods is not necessarily a direct factor impairing or impeding nutritional intake in elderly patients, as canned foods can still provide essential nutrients, although fresh foods are often more nutritious.

Which of the Following Is Not a Factor That May