The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about adult health concerns. Which common health concerns of middle-aged adults should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stroke
b. Hypertension
c. Kidney failure
d. Visual changes
e. Alzheimer's disease
f. Cardiovascular disease
ANS: B, D, F
Middle-aged adults are those ages 45 to 65 years. Visual changes, hypertension, and heart disease are major health concerns of middle age. A. C. E. Kidney disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease typically occur in older adults.
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