A nurse assesses an older adult's color perception. Which of the following colors should the nurse expect the client to have the most difficulty visualizing?
A) Blue and violet hues
B) Yellow tones
C) White and off-white
D) Tan and brown wavelengths
Ans: A
These age-related changes decrease responsiveness of the lens and increase the diffusion of light rays, resulting in fewer rays reaching the retina. The most detrimental effect occurs with the shorter blue and violet wavelengths.
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