A nurse is assessing an older adult client. Which of the following finding should the nurse expect?

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Answer 1

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Major findings while assessing a geriatric client are:-

Reduction in physical health due to loss of muscle tone
Vision changes occurs ( presbyopia)
Skin is less elastic and shows wrinkles andage spots
Hearing also decreases ( presbycusis)
Length of sleep at night decreases
Increased elasticity of alveoli
A decreased bone formation reduces height
Raised warty appearing lesions on the trunk
Irregular, flat deeply pigmented macules on sun- exposed areas
Thick, brittle and yellow nails, curved nails
Color perception diminished
The breast in post- menopausal women may appear flattened and elongated or pendulous secondary to a relaxation of the suspensory ligaments
Flaccidity of chest wall
Age related decline in melanine leading to graying
Baldness
Limited range of motion, as from arthritis or muscle weakness
Tremors may occur
Constipation is not so common

Answer 2

Answer #2

Decreased sense of balance

source: Fundamentals of nursing

answered by: Chi chi

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