The nurse is performing a physical assessment of the elderly patient. For which of the following would the nurse notify the health-care provider as being abnormal?

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Nystagmus, which is a condition where the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements, is considered abnormal and could indicate an underlying problem that needs further evaluation by a healthcare provider. Tympany upon abdominal percussion, femoral lymph nodes less than 1.0 cm, and a negative Romberg test are all considered normal findings.

The Nurse Is Performing a Physical Assessment of the Elderly