A 60-year-old patient asks why endocrine testing is being done. Which is the best response for the nurse to make?
A) "Endocrine organs atrophy with aging."
B) "Endocrine function can change throughout the lifespan."
C) "Endocrine function should remain the same through the lifespan."
D) "Endocrine testing identifies which hormone replacement therapy you will need."
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