An elderly adult patient tells the nurse she is ingesting a fat-soluble vitamin every day to boost her endocrine system. The nurse's realizes that the reason for the patient to ingest this type of vitamin would be because of which of the following?

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As people age, their ability to absorb fat-soluble vitamins declines. This can be due to a reduction in stomach acid, a decrease in the production of digestive enzymes, or changes in the lining of the intestines that affect absorption. Boosting the endocrine system is not a specific indication for taking a fat-soluble vitamin.

An Elderly Adult Patient Tells the Nurse She Is Ingesting