While conducting a health assessment with an older adult, the nurse notices it takes the person longer to answer questions than is usual with younger clients. What should the nurse do?

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Slowing the pace and allowing extra time for answers is the best option in order to respect the client's age-related changes. Stopping asking questions or assuming dementia may not be accurate, and asking a family member to answer the questions may not give an accurate assessment of the client's abilities.

While Conducting a Health Assessment with an Older Adult, the Nurse