The nurse completes data collection on a newly admitted older patient.Which finding is considered abnormal in an aging patient and should be reported to the physician? (Select all that apply.)

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With age the brain loses neurons,but this is only a small percentage of the total and is not the usual cause of mental impairment in older adults; far more common causes of mental changes include depression,malnutrition,hypotension,and the side effects of medications.Some forgetfulness is to be expected,however,as is a decreased ability for problem solving,altered sleep patterns,and a decrease in postural stability.Fine motor tremors in the hands are a symptom of Parkinson's disease and are considered an abnormal finding.

The Nurse Completes Data Collection on a Newly Admitted Older