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The Nurse Is Performing an Abdominal Assessment on an Older

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The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on an older client.Which assessment finding does the nurse expect as a normal consequence of aging?


A) Increased salivation and drooling
B) Hyperactive bowel sounds and loose stools
C) Increased gastric acid production and heartburn
D) Impaired sensation to defecate and constipation

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