An 85-Year-Old Patient Is Concerned About the Loss of Sensation

An 85-year-old patient is concerned about the loss of sensation of the need to defecate. How should the nurse respond?

A) "This is a normal part of aging due to slowed intestinal absorption."
B) "As you age, the rectum loses tone, and there is a reduced sensation of the need to defecate."
C) "Have you had a colonoscopy in the past year to evaluate the condition?"
D) "Reduced vitamin K absorption is associated with this condition."