The Nurse Completes Data Collection on a Newly Admitted Older

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse completes data collection on a newly admitted older patient.Which finding is considered abnormal in an aging patient and should be reported to the physician? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Depression
• B) Forgetfulness
• C) Altered sleep patterns
• D) Decreased postural stability
• E) Fine motor tremors of the hands
• F) Decreased problem-solving ability

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Definitions:

Isotope

Variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei.

Electrons

Negatively charged subatomic particles found in electron clouds around an atom's nucleus, playing a key role in chemical bonds.

Germanium

A chemical element with the symbol Ge and atomic number 32, a metalloid used in semiconductors and fiber optics.

Neutrons

Neutral particles found within an atom's nucleus, not possessing any electric charge and contributing to the atom's mass.