What Information Does the Nurse Share with the Student About

question 18

Multiple Choice

What information does the nurse share with the student about normal age-related changes in the kidneys?

• A)Renal mass increases.
• B)The glomerular filtration rate decreases.
• C)Poor renal function occurs after age 65.
• D)There are no real age-related changes.

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