Which of the following physical assessments are essential when attempt

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

ANSWER

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.