Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and arthritis

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Mr. Robert Jankowski is a 78-year-old male who is at the clinic for a routine follow-up appointment for his COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and arthritis. He was recently started on home oxygen therapy related to his illness progression. His appearance is frail, movement is slow, and you notice he is not wearing his glasses. As the clinic nurse, you notice several assessment changes from previous visits as you are interviewing Mr. Jankowski. His appearance is disheveled, and he is not wearing his glasses. He is mumbling answers, and can't tell you where he is or what day it is. When you ask him why he is at the clinic, he looks puzzled and asks you to "speak up!" His left arm is limp at his side. "I need to gather more data," you think to yourself as you realize the significance of the changes in his status. Complete the following questions:

What are two normal age-related sensory changes Mr. Jankowski is exhibiting?

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