In performing a physical assessment for an older adult, the nurse anticipates finding which of the following normal physiological changes of aging?
1. Increased perspiration
2. Increased airway resistance
3. Increased salivary secretions
4. Increased pitch discrimination
ANS: 2
Normal physiological changes of aging include increased airway resistance in the older adult. The older adult would be expected to have decreased perspiration and drier skin as they experience glandular atrophy (oil, moisture, sweat glands) in the integumentary system. The older adult would be expected to have a decrease in saliva. A normal physiological change of the older adult related to hearing is a loss of acuity for high-frequency tones (presbycusis).
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