A nurse is caring for an elderly client at a health care facility. What problem might a nurse observe in an elderly client as a result of age-related postural changes?
A) Use of a four-point gait
B) Decreased gluteal setting
C) Limited or unsteady mobility
D) Appearance of corns or calluses
C
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Limited or unsteady mobility may be a problem for some older adults as a result of age-related postural changes. Limited or unsteady mobility may lead to the development of a swaying or shuffling gait. A four-point gait is specific to the use of crutches and is not an age-related change. Gluteal setting is a specific exercise that is performed to prepare for ambulation; it is not a problem with mobility.
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