Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment of an older adult patient. When collecting and analyzing data, the nurse should be cognizant of what age-related change in gastrointestinal structure and function?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Aging leads to decreased mucus secretion in the gastrointestinal tract, increasing the risk of dryness and discomfort.