Question

question 4 of 5
a nurse is performing an admission assessment for an 81 - year - old client who generally enjoys
good health. when considering normal, age - related changes to hepatic function, the nurse
should anticipate what finding?
a slightly decreased size of the liver
a slightly enlarged liver with palpably hard edges
a nonpalpable liver
similar liver size and texture as in younger adults

Explanation:

In normal age - related changes to hepatic function, the liver size slightly decreases with aging. A slightly enlarged liver with hard edges is not a normal age - related change (it may indicate pathology). A non - palpable liver is not a typical age - related hepatic change. And the liver size and texture are not the same as in younger adults due to age - related changes. So the correct finding the nurse should anticipate is a slightly decreased size of the liver.

Answer:

A. A slightly decreased size of the liver