A 70-year-old patient who is to undergo surgery arrives at the operating room (OR). The nurse, when reviewing the patient's medical record, understands that this patient will require a lower dose of anesthetic agent because of which of the following?
a) Decreased lean tissue mass
b) Increased tissue elasticity
c) Impaired thermoregulation
d) Increased anxiety level
Answer: A
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