The nurse recognizes that it is not uncommon for an elderly patient to experience a reduction in the stomach's ability to produce hydrochloric acid.This change may result in which effect?
A) Delayed gastric emptying
B) Increased gastric acidity
C) Decreased intestinal absorption of medications
D) Altered absorption of weakly acidic drugs
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