Elderly Individuals Generally Have a ________ Percentage of Body Fluid

question 83

Multiple Choice

Elderly individuals generally have a ________ percentage of body fluid and are therefore ________ prone to fluid imbalances.

• A) high; more
• B) high; less
• C) low; less
• D) low; more

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Definitions:

Rotation

The action or process of rotating on or as if on an axis or center, commonly used to describe the movement of celestial bodies or mechanical parts.

Arthroplasty

A surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint, possibly through the replacement of damaged parts with artificial components.

Arthroscopy

A minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope.

Arthrocentesis

A medical procedure involving the puncturing of a joint capsule using a needle to collect synovial fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.