9. What are normal changes associated with aging? Select all that apply.
. Decreased salivation.
. Decreased ability to hear low-frequency sounds.
. Impaired healing of tissues.
. Multiple nighttime voiding.
. Increased sensitivity to pain.
. Higher than normal baseline body temperature.
Test-Taking Tip
Ask if each option will occur in most clients with aging.
Content Area: Geriatrics; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Assessment; Cognitive Level: Analysis; Client Need/Subneed: Health Promotion and Maintenance/Aging Process
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Answer 1 is correct because medications and some diseases common in the older adult affect salivation in 30% of clients. Answer 2 is incorrect because the older adult has difficulty with high-pitched sounds. Answer 3 is correct because the skin becomes more susceptible to infection and injury. Answer 4 is correct because men often have prostate enlargement, which leads to the need to urinate several times during the night. Answer 5 is incorrect because pain sensitivity may be decreased because nerve cells are altered. Answer 6 is incorrect because the temperature of the older adult is often subnormal.