Geriatric Changes and Aging · NCLEX Exam

Which neurological change is considered part of normal aging rather than pathology?

  1. Slowed information processing and reaction time
  2. A sudden, complete inability to perform basic daily tasks
  3. Rapid loss of memory for familiar daily routines
  4. New onset of vivid visual or auditory hallucinations
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Correct answer: Slowed information processing and reaction time

Slower cognitive processing and reaction time are common in aging; rapid daily-life memory loss may indicate pathology.

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