Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
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The nurse is assessing an elderly client. When performing the assessment, the nurse should consider that one normal age-related change is:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Degenerative changes can lead to decreased reflexes, which is a normal result of aging. Cloudy vision, incontinence, and tremors may be signs and symptoms of underlying pathology and shouldn't be considered normal results of aging.