A Client Is Concerned About the Age-Related Changes of Her

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client is concerned about the age-related changes of her mother,who is 80 years old.Which client statement indicates a normal age-related change? Select all that apply.

• A) "My mother seems to get cold very easily."
• B) "My mother complains of her mouth being dry."
• C) "Mother goes around the house turning on all the lights."
• D) "Mother complains of leaking urine when she coughs."
• E) "Mother at times seems to have a weak cough."

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