The nurse working with older clients understands age-related changes in the gastrointestinal system. Which changes does this include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased hydrochloric acid production
b. Diminished sensation that can lead to constipation
c. Fat not digested as well in older adults
d. Increased peristalsis in the large intestine
e. Pancreatic vessels become calcified
ANS: A, B, C, E
Several age-related changes occur in the gastrointestinal system. These include decreased hydrochloric acid production, diminished nerve function that leads to decreased sensation of the need to pass stool, decreased fat digestion, decreased peristalsis in the large intestine, and calcification of pancreatic vessels.
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