A nurse is planning a presentation on the normal signs of aging to a group of senior citizens. Which of the following should be included in the teaching plan?
A) Enhanced sense of smell
B) Decrease in muscle mass
C) Disappearance of sexual desire for both men and women
D) Increased sebaceous and sweat glands for both men and women
Ans: B
Feedback: Normal signs of aging are a decrease in the sense of smell, a decrease in muscle mass, a decline but not disappearance of sexual desire, and decreased sebaceous and sweat glands for both men and women.
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