A nurse is teaching a group of older adult clients about the sensory system. What information should the nurse include in the teaching? Which of the following statements accurately describe the sensory system in older adults?
1) The sensory system becomes less sensitive with age.
2) Older adults may experience a decline in taste and smell.
3) Hearing loss is a common sensory impairment in older adults.
4) Vision changes are not common in older adults.
5) The sensory system functions at its peak in older adults.