An older female patient asks why she is having more urinary tract infections (UTIs) now that she is older. What should the nurse explain is a contributing factor to the incidence of UTIs among older adult females?
A. Reduced and less protective prostatic secretions
B. Loss of tissue elasticity
C. Enhanced immune response
D. Reduced risk of urinary stasis
Answer: B
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