When doing a physical assessment of an old-old client, what should the nurse expect to observe?
1. A decrease in pubic hair
2. Thin and brittle nails
3. An increase in tear production
4. Dilated pupils
Answer: 1
1. Age-related physical changes include decreased scalp, axillary, and pubic hair.
2. Age-related physical changes include thick and brittle nails.
3. Age-related physical changes include decreased tear production.
4. Age-related physical changes include smaller pupils.
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