An older client is diagnosed with disorders of fat metabolism, reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and a slightly elevated blood glucose level. When developing interventions for this client, the nurse considers that normal age-related changes in which endocrine organ are likely to contribute to reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
A)Pituitary
B)Thyroid
C)Pancreas
D)Adrenal medulla

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A)Normal age-related changes in pancreatic function include decreased production of lipase, which causes less fat absorption and decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. The pancreas also has decreased insulin release and decreased sensitivity to circulating insulin, which can cause an increase in blood glucose levels in the older adult who does not have diabetes. There is no evidence to support focusing on the pituitary, thyroid, or adrenal medulla.
B)Normal age-related changes in pancreatic function include decreased production of lipase, which causes less fat absorption and decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. The pancreas also has decreased insulin release and decreased sensitivity to circulating insulin, which can cause an increase in blood glucose levels in the older adult who does not have diabetes. There is no evidence to support focusing on the pituitary, thyroid, or adrenal medulla.
C)Normal age-related changes in pancreatic function include decreased production of lipase, which causes less fat absorption and decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. The pancreas also has decreased insulin release and decreased sensitivity to circulating insulin, which can cause an increase in blood glucose levels in the older adult who does not have diabetes. There is no evidence to support focusing on the pituitary, thyroid, or adrenal medulla.
D)Normal age-related changes in pancreatic function include decreased production of lipase, which causes less fat absorption and decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. The pancreas also has decreased insulin release and decreased sensitivity to circulating insulin, which can cause an increase in blood glucose levels in the older adult who does not have diabetes. There is no evidence to support focusing on the pituitary, thyroid, or adrenal medulla.

An Older Client Is Diagnosed with Disorders of Fat Metabolism