The nurse is caring for an older adult patient on a medical-surgical unit.The patient tells the nurse,"I don't get any sleep at night because I have to get up and use the bathroom every couple of hours!" When providing an explanation for the nocturia,which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "As you get older,there is a decrease in number of nephrons."
B) "As you get older,there is a decrease in the blood supply to your bladder."
C) "As you get older,you may have a decrease in bladder capacity."
D) "As you get older,there is a decrease in cardiac output,which can cause your symptoms."
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