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. How would these expectations affect the nurse's plan when caring for an older patient at home?

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 perform his or her own dressing change.
C) The older adult will be less reliable at completing self-care activities.
D) When too many stimuli are present, the older adult cannot process and respond in a timely fashion.
E) The older adult has an increased risk for falls.