The nurse who is caring for a group of elderly residents in a long-term care facility understands that the aging process influences the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) needs in this population.What statement by the nurse is most accurate concerning elderly adults?
A) Normal aging causes a decline in skin turgor,producing an increase in metabolism of vitamins."
B) Normal aging causes an increase in renal excretion of fat-soluble vitamins in the urine."
C) Normal aging causes a stagnation of liver enzymes that aid in the dissection of water-soluble vitamins."
D) Normal aging causes a reduction of gastric absorption,producing vitamin deficiencies."
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