Why Are Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Common in Older Adults

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Multiple Choice

Why are urinary tract infections (UTI) common in older adults? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Older adults have weakened musculature in the bladder and urethra.
• B) Older adults have urinary stasis.
• C) Older adults have increased bladder capacity.
• D) Older adults have diminished neurologic sensation.
• E) The effects of medications such as diuretics that many older adults take.

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