ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
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A nurse is teaching a class of older adults about the expected physiologic changes of aging. Which of the following changes should the nurse include in the discussion?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: The correct answers are A, B, D, and E. A is correct as older adults may have more difficulty seeing due to increased sensitivity to glare from changes in the eye lens. B is correct as intervertebral discs can dehydrate with age, leading to decreased flexibility and height loss. D is correct because the cough reflex weakens with age, increasing the risk of aspiration. E is correct as bladder capacity decreases with age, leading to increased frequency of urination.
Choices C, F, and G are incorrect because decreased systolic blood pressure is not a typical physiologic change of aging, and options F and G are not provided in the question.
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