Iron and vitamin B12 absorption is likely impaired in the elderly client because of a decrease in which of the following?
1. Salivary secretions
2. Gastric secretions
3. Bile
4. Intestinal secretions
2
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What is the route for this medication?
A. PO B. IVSS C. Top D. Route not included