While assessing an older adult patient for mental health issues, the nurse pays special attention to the patient's sensory function based on the understanding of which of the following?
A) Most older adults follow a specific pattern of decline in functioning leading to gradual onset of problems.
B) Sensory decline may affect the individual's ability to process information, possible influencing the findings of the mental status examination.
C) Diminished sensory function can lead to changes in other body systems that may affect the individual's reaction to prescribed medications.
D) Changes in the senses can result in changes in cognitive abilities that mimic the manifestations of mental disorders.
B
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