Age-Related Physiologic Changes the Nurse Would Consider When Planning Care

Age-related physiologic changes the nurse would consider when planning care for an elderly client admitted with an acid-base abnormality include (Select all that apply)

A) decreased pulmonary and renal function limit the ability to compensate.
B) hypermetabolism predisposes the elderly to metabolic acidosis.
C) hypoventilation can easily cause respiratory acidosis in the elderly.
D) renal perfusion is diminished because of decreased cardiac output.
E) there is decreased alveolar surface area for gas exchange.

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