While Assessing an Older Adult Client for Mental Health Issues

While assessing an older adult client for mental health issues, the nurse pays special attention to the client's sensory function based on what understanding?

A) Most older adults follow a specific pattern of decline in functioning, leading to gradual onset of problems.
B) Sensory decline may affect the individual's ability to process information, possibly influencing the findings of the mental status examination.
C) Diminished sensory function can lead to changes in other body systems that may affect the individual's reaction to prescribed medications.
D) Changes in the senses can result in changes in cognitive abilities, which mimic the manifestations of mental disorders.