Multiple Choice
An older adult client reports frequent constipation to a nurse. Which age-related change in the gastrointestinal system does the nurse identify as the cause?
A) Stomach lining atrophies
B) Diminished amount of lactase enzyme
C) Loss of strength of the lower esophageal sphincter
D) Denervation in the distal portion of the gastrointestinal tract
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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