MrsBorden Is 67 Years Old and Her Primary Care Physician

Mrs.Borden is 67 years old and her primary care physician wants her to be seen by a nurse practitioner who specializes in geriatric issues.On completing the interview and examination, the nurse practitioner tells Mrs.Borden that she will order a blood laboratory specimen for thyroid function and pancreatic function.Mrs.Borden asks what the reason is.Which of the following is the nurse practitioner's best response?

A) Diabetes is more common in older patients.
B) Thyroid issues are less common in older patients.
C) These are common tests to be done on any new patient.
D) These tests are necessary to obtain baseline information.