An Older Adult Has Been Diagnosed with a Nutrition Imbalance

Multiple Choice

An older adult has been diagnosed with a nutrition imbalance. Which age-associated intestinal problem should the nurse be aware of when planning goals and interventions to improve this older adult's nutritional status?

A) Older adults have less intrinsic factor secretion.
B) Older adults have short, broad, small intestinal villi.
C) Older adults have decreased gastric smooth muscle.
D) Older adults have decreased large intestinal motility.