A Nurse Assesses an Older Client

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses an older client.Which assessment findings should the nurse identify as normal changes in the nervous system related to aging? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Long-term memory loss
• B) Slower processing time
• C) Increased sensory perception
• D) Decreased risk for infection
• E) Change in sleep patterns

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