A Nurse Will Conduct an Influenza Vaccination Campaign at an Extended

A nurse will conduct an influenza vaccination campaign at an extended care facility. The nurse will be administering intramuscular (IM) doses of the vaccine. Of what age-related change should the nurse be aware when planning the appropriate administration of this drug?

A) An older patient has less subcutaneous tissue and less muscle mass than a younger patient.
B) An older patient has more subcutaneous tissue and less durable skin than a younger patient.
C) An older patient has more superficial and tortuous nerve distribution than a younger patient.
D) An older patient has a higher risk of bleeding after an IM injection than a younger patient.