The nurse assesses an 80-year-old for age-related changes to the eye, which are (select all that apply):
1. decreased tear production.
2. eyeball sunk deep in orbit.
3. hyperopia.
4. eye lashes diminished.
5. arcus senilis.
1, 2, 3, 5
Eyelash diminution is not a consistent finding in older adults. All the other options are common eye changes related to advancing age.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 1159
OBJ: 1 TOP: Age-Related Changes in the Eye
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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