Knowing the Difference Between Normal Age-Related Changes and Pathologic Findings

Multiple Choice

Knowing the difference between normal age-related changes and pathologic findings is very important.Which finding should the nurse identify as pathologic in a 72-year-old client?

A) Two hospitalizations in 6 months for respiratory infections
B) Patient reports of sleeping only of 5 to 6 hours each night
C) Thinning hair and brittle nails
D) Dry, tissue-paper-like skin