An Older Woman Is Seen in the Ambulatory Clinic for a Routine

Multiple Choice

An older woman is seen in the ambulatory clinic for a routine checkup.The patient asks about results of her blood work compared to last year's results.How is it best for the clinician to respond? Select all that apply.

A) They are likely to be the same if you have had no diseases since then.
B) Blood work results may be different just because of your aging process.
C) Your results may be different because the body changes with disease and medications you are taking.
D) Blood work is not a reliable indicator of health because many things can affect your health that may not show up in the results of your blood work.
E) There is likely no significant difference as your body remains stable in its functioning.