The nurse educates the older client on the possible risks for injury related to the common age-related changes to the senses by stressing the importance of:
A)installing auditory smoke alarms.
B)having regular eye checkups.
C)being aware that hearing acuity decreases with age.
D)checking the expiration dates on foods such as dairy.

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Aging adults are also less likely to detect the bad taste smells. Their reduced ability to smell makes them unable to rapidly detect smoke, gas leaks, or other toxic fumes.

The Nurse Educates the Older Client on the Possible Risks