A patient asks the nurse why the incidence of chronic disease increases with age. The nurse explains that:
A) Biologic changes reduce the efficiency of body systems.
B) The older adult has less support and care from family members and this results in illness.
C) There is an increased morbidity of friends in this age group, which leads to the older adult's desire to also assume the "sick role."
D) Normal aging increases the circulation of the heart.
Ans: A
Feedback: Biologic conditions change in the aged population. Theses changes reduce the efficiency of the body's systems.
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