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When Reviewing the Use of Alcohol by Older Adults,the Nurse

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When reviewing the use of alcohol by older adults,the nurse notes that older adults have several characteristics that can increase the risk of alcohol use.Which would increase the bioavailability of alcohol in the blood for longer periods of time in the older adult?


Definitions:

Cystic Duct

A short duct that connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct, which then carries bile to the intestine.

Hepatic Duct

The duct that carries bile from the liver into the common bile duct, which then heads towards the gallbladder or intestine.

Pancreatic Duct

A channel in the pancreas that transports digestive enzymes and bicarbonate from the pancreas to the duodenum.

Parotid Salivary Gland

One of the major salivary glands located near the ear, responsible for producing saliva to facilitate chewing and swallowing.

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