The nurse is caring for an elderly client who is diagnosed with presbyopia. Which of the following describes this condition?
A) Impaired vision that results from normal aging
B) Dry eyes related to the aging process
C) A sensorineural hearing problem
D) The inability to use or understand speech
A
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Presbyopia is the specific name for impaired vision that results from normal aging. Presbyopia is caused by a loss of elasticity in the lens of the eye. Dry eyes are a common outcome of normal aging; for some individuals, they result from an autoimmune disease called Sjögren's syndrome. Presbyacusia is a sensorineural hearing problem and aphasia is the inability to use or understand speech.
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