Which should the nurse attribute to an older client's increased susceptibility to medication toxicity?

A. Reduced ability to reabsorb glucose.
B. Decreased ammonia production.
C. Decreased ability to clear acids.
D. Inability to produce adequate amounts of bicarb.


Answer: C

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