A 92-Year-Old Client Is Scheduled for a Colectomy

question 43

Multiple Choice

A 92-year-old client is scheduled for a colectomy.Which normal physiological change that accompanies the aging process increases this client's risk for surgery?

• A) An increased tactile sensation
• B) An increased metabolic rate
• C) A relaxation of arterial walls
• D) Reduced glomerular filtration rate

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