The nurse is working with a patient in the ICU who has presbycusis. Which of the following would the nurse likely find with this client? Select all that apply
A) Impairment of discrimination ability
B) Dementia
C) A gray shadow in the center of the visual area
D) Balance problems during transfer
A, D
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