The Nurse Understands That Age-Related Changes in the Neurological System

The nurse understands that age-related changes in the neurological system include a decreased number of brain cells, decreased cerebral blood flow, and decreased metabolism. An example of how this would affect home care for an older adult is which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) The older adult will be distracted after a few minutes on the task.
B) The older adult will not be open to learning to do his or her own dressing change.
C) The older adult will be less reliable to complete self-care activities.
D) When too many stimuli are present, the older adult cannot process and answer in a timely fashion.
E) Patient is at increased risk for falls.