A 77-year-old male patient who has been diagnosed with lung cancer is discussing treatment options with his oncologist. Which of the following factors is most likely to make the patient's treatment more complicated than that of a younger patient?
A) Radiation treatment is not an option for most patients over age 70.
B) Age-related decline in kidney function can affect drug therapy.
C) The client is unlikely to be a candidate for surgery.
D) Fewer pharmacologic treatment options exist for older adult clients.
B
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Changes in glomerular filtration rate have an effect on the pharmacologic treatment options for older adults. Radiation is an option for patients of all ages, and while surgery is accompanied by higher risks for older adults, this option would not categorically be ruled out.
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