The nurse recognizes that an elderly patient may experience a reduction in the stomach's ability to produce hydrochloric acid. This change may result in which effect?
A) Delayed gastric emptying
B) Increased gastric acidity
C) Decreased intestinal absorption of medications
D) Altered absorption of some drugs
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