Which assessment findings does the nurse recognize as being a normal part of aging for an older patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Nocturia
2. Delayed urination
3. Less frequent voiding
4. New onset urinary incontinence
5. Decreased urine specific gravity
1,2,3,5
Rationale: Nocturia is a normal urinary change found in older people.
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