The nurse performing a routine physical assessment on a 25-year-old understands that the patient is most likely experiencing which of the following?
a. A gradual decline in physical capabilities
b. Optimal level of functioning
c. Slight diminishing of visual acuity
d. Minimal hearing loss
ANS: B
During early adult years, the body is at an optimal level of functioning. The gradual decline in physical capabilities, diminishing of visual acuity, and hearing loss will not occur until later in adulthood.
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