Mr. Jones, 84 years old, reports to the nurse that he is concerned about something "being wrong" with him. He reports a decreased reaction time while driving and some dizziness when getting out of his car. These symptoms are
a. Indicative of senile dementia
b. Part of the normal aging process
c. Secondary to diet
d. Indicative of decreased mental capabilities
B
As motor neurons work less efficiently, reaction time and the ability to respond to stimuli decrease. Older adults frequently have the potential for hypotensive episodes, with position change secondary to decreased blood volume.
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A) True B) False
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