The Nurse Is Assessing an 80-Year-Old Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing an 80-year-old patient. Which of these findings would be expected for this patient?

• A) Hypertrophy of the gums
• B) Increased production of saliva
• C) Decreased ability to identify odors
• D) Finer and less prominent nasal hair

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Definitions:

Hand Gestures

Movements of the hands and arms used to communicate or convey an intended meaning non verbally.

Impression Management

People’s use of various strategies to get other people to view them in a positive light.

Interview Analysis

A method of data analysis in qualitative research where responses from interviews are systematically examined to draw conclusions or understand trends.

Eye-Contact

The act of looking directly into another person's eyes, which can convey various messages or emotions depending on the context.