The Nurse Is Providing Care for an Older Adult Who

The nurse is providing care for an older adult who has a hematologic disorder. What age-related change in hematologic function should the nurse integrate into care planning?

A) Bone marrow in older adults produces a smaller proportion of healthy, functional blood cells.
B) Older adults are less able to increase blood cell production when demand suddenly increases.
C) Stem cells in older adults eventually lose their ability to differentiate.
D) The ratio of plasma to erythrocytes and lymphocytes increases with age.