The nurse is completing a physical examination of a middle-aged adult who has come to the family practice office
In evaluating the observations made during the examination, the nurse recognizes that which one of the following is an expected finding for a client in this age group? a. Hepatomegaly
b. Visual acuity less than 20/50
c. A temperature of 39°C
d. Increased skin turgor and moisture
B
The visual acuity by Snellen chart is usually less than 20/50.
Hepatomegaly is not an expected finding and would be considered abnormal.
Temperature should be 36.1 to 37.6ºC.
The expected finding would be a slow, progressive decrease in skin turgor.
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