An older client is frequently complaining of constipation to a nurse. Which age-related change in the gastrointestinal system does the nurse suspect to be the cause?
A) Stomach lining atrophies
B) Diminished amount of lactase enzyme
C) Loss of strength of the lower esophageal sphincter
D) Denervation in the distal portion of the gastrointestinal tract
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