Adaptations used by the nurse when performing a physical examination on an 86-year-old patient will include

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Older patients may have age-related changes in mobility that make it more difficult to change position. There is no need to avoid the use of touch when examining older patients. Less pressure should be used over the liver. There is no indication that the patient has any age-related difficulty in understanding directions from the nurse.

Adaptations Used by the Nurse When Performing a Physical Examination