The Nurse Is Reviewing the Normal Changes in the Hematologic

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the normal changes in the hematologic and lymphatic systems caused by aging. Which information is should the nurse share with an audience of older adults at the senior citizen center? Select all that apply.

A) Hematopoiesis may decline because of loss of active bone marrow
B) Number of platelets may slightly increase because fibrogen levels increase
C) White blood cells production typically decreases with an increased incidence of infection
D) Blood volume is reduced owing to decreased muscle mass and metabolic rate
E) Number of coagulation factors increase