Asked by Matthew Davis on Jun 22, 2024

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Which are expected physical assessments finding for a middle-aged adult?

A) Difficulty hearing female voices
B) Diminished breath sounds bilaterally
C) Gradual loss of senses of taste and smell
D) Need for reading glasses to see small print
E) Decreased ability to solve practical problems

Reading Glasses

Eyeglasses designed to correct presbyopia, a condition associated with aging where the eyes have difficulty focusing on close objects.

Middle-Aged Adult

A demographic group typically defined as individuals aged between 45 and 65 years, often characterized by transitions in health, career, and family dynamics.

Senses Of Taste And Smell

The complex interaction of sensory perceptions involving gustation (taste) and olfaction (smell), playing critical roles in the enjoyment of food and the detection of environmental hazards.

  • Examine the attainment of developmental landmarks and proficiencies among diverse age categories.
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AAleysia WilsonJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,E
Explanation :
Middle adulthood usually refers to those years between 40 and 65.Expected physical changes include a slow,progressive decrease in skin turgor,decreased abdominal strength,decreased visual acuity,and loss of accommodation of lens to focus light on near objects.The ability to solve practical problems based on experience peaks at midlife because of the ability for integrative thinking.Cranial nerves are unaffected so senses of taste and smell remain intact.Middle-aged patients often report difficulty hearing female voices as they are higher in pitch than male voices.