A client approaching middle age asks for information to keep mentally sharp. What should the nurse explain about the cognitive abilities of the middle-aged client?
1. Reaction time stays much the same.
2. Memory is maintained during this time.
3. Learning declines and cannot be completed.
4. Problem-solving ability is maintained during this time.
5. Cognitive and intellectual abilities change very little at this time.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Rationale: The middle-aged adult's cognitive and intellectual abilities change very little. Reaction time during the middle years stays much the same.
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