When reviewing the use of alcohol by older adults,the nurse notes that older adults have several characteristics that can increase the risk of alcohol use.Which would increase the bioavailability of alcohol in the blood for longer periods in the older adult?

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Decreased liver and kidney functioning increases the bioavailability of alcohol in the blood for longer periods.Aging people experience decreased muscle mass (not increased),which also increases the alcohol concentration in the blood because the alcohol is distributed to less tissue over time.Blood pressure and cardiac output are not factors regarding bioavailability.

When Reviewing the Use of Alcohol by Older Adults,the Nurse