In providing a physical assessment of an 88-year-old patient, the nurse should:
a. do it as quickly as possible to prevent fatigue.
b. assume that the patient will have disabilities.
c. prepare to perform a mental status examination.
d. always do the exam in the small exam room to prevent chills.
C
Inclusion of a review of mental status is highly recommended when the nurse performs an examination of an older adult. Allow extra time, and be patient, relaxed, and unhurried with older adults. Do not assume that aging is always accompanied by illness or disability. Older adults are able to adapt to change and to maintain functional independence. Provide adequate space for an examination, particularly if the patient uses a mobility aid.
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