Knowing the Difference Between Normal Age-Related Changes and Pathologic Findings

question 2

Multiple Choice

Knowing the difference between normal age-related changes and pathologic findings is very important.Which finding should the nurse identify as pathologic in a 72-year-old client?

• A)Two hospitalizations in 6 months for respiratory infections
• B)Patient reports of sleeping only of 5 to 6 hours each night
• C)Thinning hair and brittle nails
• D)Dry, tissue-paper-like skin

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