ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Increase in cerumen in the ear canal. As individuals age, the production of cerumen (earwax) increases due to changes in the composition of the ceruminous glands. This can lead to a buildup of cerumen in the ear canal, potentially impacting hearing. Peripheral vision (
B) typically decreases with age due to changes in the eye's structure. While sensitivity to touch (
C) may decrease with age, it is not typically increased. The size of pupils (
D) tends to decrease with age, not increase.
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