The Nurse Is Reviewing Data Collected During the Assessment of an Older

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing data collected during the assessment of an older female. What should the nurse identify as being a normal age-related change?

• A) height decreased 0.5 inch in 2 years
• B) complains of frequent cramping of lower extremities
• C) 1 cm nodule palpated in right foot
• D) decreased range of motion in right and left hips
• E) lateral curvature of the spine

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