When Asked by an Older Adult Client, "What Is the Difference

question 6

Multiple Choice

When asked by an older adult client, "What is the difference between my normal laboratory values and the ones for a 55-year-old?" The nurse responds based on the understanding that there are:

• A) age-adjusted ranges for older adults for all of the common laboratory findings, similar to those for infants and children.
• B) no age-adjusted ranges for older adults due to the large variations within the age group and the increasing number of factors that influence the results.
• C) age-adjusted ranges only for the over-85 age group; there are no expected changes in the 65- to 84-year-old age group.
• D) age-adjusted ranges only for the hematological tests, which are due mostly to changes in the bone marrow.

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