Which of the Following Does NOT Contribute to Chronic Dehydration

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT contribute to chronic dehydration in elderly individuals?

• A) Kidney function changes with advancing age.
• B) The thirst mechanism can be impaired in the elderly.
• C) Perspiration increases as we age.
• D) Some older adults limit their fluid intake because they have urinary incontinence.

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