The nurse is reviewing data collected during the assessment of an older female. What should the nurse identify as being a normal age-related change?
Select all that apply.
1. height decreased 0.5 inch in 2 years
2. complains of frequent cramping of lower extremities
3. 1 cm nodule palpated in right foot
4. decreased range of motion in right and left hips
5. lateral curvature of the spine
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
The height decrease is a geriatric consideration due to the shortening of the spinal column and the decrease in bone mass. Muscle cramping can occur as the muscle fibers atrophy and the fibrous tissue replaces muscle tissue. A nodule that is palpated in the foot is not a change that is common in the geriatric population and should be examined further. Decrease in range of motion is a common finding. Lateral curvature of the spine or scoliosis is not a common geriatric finding and may have several causes.
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