When the nurse is planning for the physical examination of an alert older-adult client, which of the following adaptations to the examination technique should be considered?
A)Speaking slowly when directing the client.
B)Avoiding the use of touch as much as possible.
C)Using slightly more pressure for palpation of the liver.
D)Organizing the sequence to minimize position changes.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Older clients 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 clients. Less pressure should be used over the liver. Since the client is alert, there is no indication that there is any age-related difficulty in understanding directions from the nurse.

When the Nurse Is Planning for the Physical Examination of an Alert