Author Question: The nurse is discussing vision changes that normally occur with aging with a group of older adults. ... (Read 55 times)

bobypop · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is discussing vision changes that normally occur with aging with a group of older adults. Which of the following conditions should be included in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)

1. Poor night vision
2. Increased optical floaters
3. Reduced peripheral vision
4. Reduced depth perception
5. Increased sensitivity to glare
6. Diminished color perception

Question 2

Which of the following physical assessments are essential when attempting to determine the presence of sensory deficits in an older adult client? (Select all that apply.)

1. Vision
2. Hearing
3. Smell
4. Taste
5. Touch
6. Gait

maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Normal visual changes associated with aging include reduced visual fields, increased glare sensi-tivity, impaired night vision, reduced depth perception, and color discrimination. Floaters are not age related.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
To identify sensory deficits and their severity, assess vision, hearing, olfaction, taste, and the ability to discriminate light touch, temperature, pain, and position. Although gait may be affected by a sensory deficit, it is not considered a sensory deficit by itself.