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.Which of the following statements is true concerning elderly adults? Normal aging causes:
A) Reduction of gastric absorption, producing vitamin deficiencies.
B) Increase in renal excretion of fat-soluble vitamins in the urine.
C) Decline in skin turgor, producing an increase in metabolism of vitamins.
D) Stagnation of liver enzymes that aid in the dissection of water-soluble vitamins.
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