A nurse is performing a physical examination on an older-adult client in an assisted living facility.On completion of the examination,the nurse compares the results to findings expected for individuals in this age-group.An expected finding for this client is:

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A common physiological change in the older-adult client is an increased sensitivity to glare.Increased tactile responsiveness would not be an expected finding in the older-adult client.An expected physiological change in the older adult-client is a loss of hearing acuity for high-frequency tones (presbycusis).The older adult has decreased thoracic expansion during ventilation because of musculoskeletal changes.

A Nurse Is Performing a Physical Examination on an Older-Adult