The nurse is conducting a physical assessment of a middle-aged female client during an annual exam. What should the nurse assess that is particularly relevant to this age group? Select all that apply.
A)Speech and language
B)Body development and growth
C)Sleeping patterns
D)Ability to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs)
E)Body mass index (BMI)measurement

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A)Areas of assessment that are relevant to middle-aged adults include BMI measurement to assess for disease risk and the ability to carry out ADLs. Speech and language, body development and growth, and sleeping patterns are more appropriate to assess in pediatric clients.
B)Areas of assessment that are relevant to middle-aged adults include BMI measurement to assess for disease risk and the ability to carry out ADLs. Speech and language, body development and growth, and sleeping patterns are more appropriate to assess in pediatric clients.
C)Areas of assessment that are relevant to middle-aged adults include BMI measurement to assess for disease risk and the ability to carry out ADLs. Speech and language, body development and growth, and sleeping patterns are more appropriate to assess in pediatric clients.
D)Areas of assessment that are relevant to middle-aged adults include BMI measurement to assess for disease risk and the ability to carry out ADLs. Speech and language, body development and growth, and sleeping patterns are more appropriate to assess in pediatric clients.
E)Areas of assessment that are relevant to middle-aged adults include BMI measurement to assess for disease risk and the ability to carry out ADLs. Speech and language, body development and growth, and sleeping patterns are more appropriate to assess in pediatric clients.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Physical Assessment of a Middle-Aged