During an assessment of an 80-year-old patient, the nurse notices the following: an inability to identify vibrations at her ankle and to identify the position of her big toe, a slower and more deliberate gait, and a slightly impaired tactile sensation
All other neurologic findings are normal. The nurse should interpret that these findings indicate:
a.
CN dysfunction.
b.
Lesion in the cerebral cortex.
c.
Normal changes attributable to aging.
d.
Demyelination of nerves attributable to a lesion.
ANS: C
Some aging adults show a slower response to requests, especially for those calling for coordination of movements. The findings listed are normal in the absence of other significant abnormal findings. The other responses are incorrect.
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