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The nurse is assessing the 84-year-old client during a routine health examination. Which finding should the nurse investigate first?

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Rationale: Impaired swallowing increases aspiration risk and may indicate a non-age-related condition, requiring priority investigation. Decreased cough, light urine, and height loss are age-related.

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