The nurse notes during assessment and history taking that the older client exhibits visual changes. Which of the following are normal age-related changes of the eye? Select all that apply
1. Ptosis
2. Photophobia
3. Corneal thickening
4. Decreased visual acuity
5. Decreased tolerance of glare
6. Decreased peripheral vision
4, 5, 6
Rationale: Normal age-related visual changes include decreases in visual acuity, peripheral vision, and tolerance of glare, and difficulty in adapting to dark and light. "Ptosis," "photophobia," and "corneal thickening" are not normal age-related changes.
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