What information does the nurse share with the student about normal age-related changes in the kidneys?
A)Renal mass increases.
B)The glomerular filtration rate decreases.
C)Poor renal function occurs after age 65.
D)There are no real age-related changes.

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As individuals age, the glomerular filtration rate decreases due to a decrease in the number of functioning nephrons in the kidneys. This can lead to a decrease in kidney function and an increased risk for kidney disease. The other options are incorrect as renal mass does not increase with age, poor renal function does not necessarily occur after age 65, and there are indeed age-related changes in the kidneys.

What Information Does the Nurse Share with the Student About