A nurse is caring for an elderly patient.Which of the following are true regarding the hematologic system and aging? (Select all that apply.)
A) Total serum iron is decreased.
B) Total iron-binding capacity is decreased.
C) Intestinal iron absorption is decreased.
D) Lymphocyte function is unchanged.
E) Platelet aggregation is unchanged.
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