The practical nurse (PN) is preparing to assist an elderly client to the bathroom. The PN knows that an elderly adult's center of gravity changes from the hips to another area of the body. While planning to safely assist this client, the PN knows that the center of gravity for the elderly client is in which area of the body?

A. The upper torso is where the center of gravity shifts in elderly adults. As people age, their center of gravity moves higher due to changes in body composition and muscle strength, which can affect balance. B. The feet are the base of support, not the center of gravity. The center of gravity is located higher up in the body. C. The upper extremities do not represent the center of gravity. The shift in the center of gravity affects overall balance and stability. D. The head does not represent the center of gravity; it is primarily located in the upper torso. The head's position influences balance but is not the center of gravity.