NUR 257 Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers

NUR 257 Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers What is a common age-related vision change in the elderly? ANSWER Glare Glare from bright lights Ex: sun reflecting off windshield Changes in the lens causing light that is entering the eye to become more scattered rather than focused precisely on the retina What is a good statistic to know when it comes to age-related changes in hearing? ANSWER Approx 1 in 3 people btw. the ages 65-74 has hearing loss, & nearly 1/2 of those older than 75 has difficulty hearing What is an age related change to touch? ANSWER Peripheral nerve function that controls the sense of touch declines slightly w/ age What are potential complications of the GI system? ANSWER Malnutrition- Assess for depression, review lab results, inspect teeth, & oral mucosa, ask abt transportation needs