The nurse is discussing arteriosclerosis and the effects it has on the body with an older adult client.Although the most commonly recognized effect is on the cardiovascular system,the nurse should include which of the following statements regarding its effect on the gastrointestinal system to complete the discussion?
A) "Circulatory problems make getting to the bathroom easily problematic."
B) "The benefit you get from your food is also decreased by this condition."
C) "The aging process that causes the vascular problems also causes elimination problems."
D) "The problem it creates with blood flow also affects blood flow to the bowels and so affects elimination."
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