The nurse is assessing the abdomen of an older adult. Which statement regarding the older adult and abdominal assessment is true?

A) Abdominal tone is increased.
B) Abdominal musculature is thinner.
C) Abdominal rigidity with an acute abdominal condition is more common.
D) The older adult with an acute abdominal condition complains more about pain than the younger person.

Older Adult

An individual in the later stage of life, often categorized as someone who is 65 years or older.

Abdominal Musculature

The muscles located in the abdomen, including the rectus abdominis, obliques, and transversus abdominis, crucial for posture and movement.

Abdominal Tone

The condition of the abdominal muscles regarding their tightness or firmness, often assessed during physical examination.