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The nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a 65-year-old client. The nurse's concern about the client's ability to metabolize the medication is based on:
 
  a. the loss of nephrons in the liver, decreasing its ability to metabolize.
  b. the blood flow to the kidneys is dramatically decreased with age.
  c. the blood flow in the liver decreases approximately 1/year after age 25.
  d. Gastric acid levels decrease, as well as intestinal motility.
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6 years ago
ANS: C

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A Incorrect: The liver does not have nephrons.
B Incorrect: This is a true statement, but the question is about metabolism of medications.
C Correct: The decreased blood flow to the liver decreases its ability to metabolize drugs.
D Incorrect: Gastric acid levels are related to absorption, not metabolism.
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