Pauline Is 73 Years Old and Has to Urinate Almost

question 24

Multiple Choice

Pauline is 73 years old and has to urinate almost twice as often as she did when she was younger. What age-related change contributes to this?

• A) Reduced muscle tone
• B) Constriction of the uterus
• C) Decreased bladder capacity
• D) Decreased kidney size

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