When Asked by an Older Adult Client, "What Is the Difference

When asked by an older adult client, "What is the difference between my normal laboratory values and the ones for a 55-year-old?" The nurse responds based on the understanding that there are:

A) age-adjusted ranges for older adults for all of the common laboratory findings, similar to those for infants and children.
B) no age-adjusted ranges for older adults due to the large variations within the age group and the increasing number of factors that influence the results.
C) age-adjusted ranges only for the over-85 age group; there are no expected changes in the 65- to 84-year-old age group.
D) age-adjusted ranges only for the hematological tests, which are due mostly to changes in the bone marrow.

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