While caring for an older adult male, the nurse observes that his skin is dry and wrinkled, his hair is gray, and he needs glasses to read. Based on these observations, what would the nurse conclude?
A) These are normal physiologic changes of aging.
B) The observations are not typically found in older adults.
C) These are abnormal observations and must be reported.
D) Extra education will be necessary to prevent complications.
Ans: A
Dry wrinkled skin, gray hair, and needing glasses to read are all commonly occurring and normal physiologic changes of aging. They are not abnormal and do not lead to complications.
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