Which of the following diagnostic and assessment findings from among the patients on a geriatric medical unit most warrants further investigation?
A) An 81-year-old woman's glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is low.
B) A 78-year-old male's stomach pH is increased.
C) A 71-year-old male client's echocardiogram reveals slight left ventricular hypertrophy.
D) A 78-year-old man has recently developed urinary incontinence.
D
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While a decrease in GFR, increase in stomach pH, and slight left ventricular hypertrophy are considered normal accompaniments to aging, urinary incontinence should be considered a pathological finding that necessitates further assessment.
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