When the nurse is collecting data from the older adult. which of the following findings would be considered normal physiological changes? Select all that apply.
Decline in visual acuity Increased susceptibility to urinary tract infections Increased incidence of awakening after sleep onset
Anatomical changes to the eye affect the individuals visual ability. which leads to potential problems with activities of daily living. Light adaptation and visual fields are reduced. Respiratory rates are usually unchanged. The heart rate decreases. and the heart valves thicken. Age-related changes that affect the urinary tract increase an older clients susceptibility to urinary tract infections. Short-term memory may decline with age. but long-term memory is usually maintained. Changes in sleep patterns are consistent. age-related changes. Older persons experience an increased incidence of awakening after sleep onset.