The Nurse Recognizes That It Is Not Uncommon for an Elderly

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that it is not uncommon for an elderly patient to experience a reduction in the stomach's ability to produce hydrochloric acid.This change may result in which effect?

• A) Delayed gastric emptying
• B) Increased gastric acidity
• C) Decreased intestinal absorption of medications
• D) Altered absorption of weakly acidic drugs

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