During an assessment of an 80-year-old patient,the nurse notices the following: inability to identify vibrations at the ankle and to identify position of big toe,slower and more deliberate gait,and slightly impaired tactile sensation.All other neurologic findings are normal.The nurse should interpret that these findings indicate:

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Some aging adults show a slower response to requests,especially for those calling for coordination of movements.The findings listed are normal in the absence of other significant abnormal findings.The other responses are incorrect.

During an Assessment of an 80-Year-Old Patient,the Nurse Notices the Following