Older Adults Are Predisposed to Fluid Imbalances Due to All

question 64

Multiple Choice

Older adults are predisposed to fluid imbalances due to all of the following reasons except:

• A)they do not pay attention to their thirst.
• B)they may find it difficult to obtain water.
• C)their thirst sensation is reduced.
• D)their total body water increases as they age.

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Definitions:

Actus Reus

Latin for “guilty act”; a wrongful behavior that is associated with the physical act of a declared crime.

Guilty Act

Refers to the actus reus in criminal law, which is the physical act or unlawful omission leading to a crime.

Larceny

The unlawful taking, attempting to take, carrying, leading, or riding away of another person’s property with intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of the property.

United States v. Park

A significant case in which the U.S. Supreme Court held that a corporate officer could be held criminally liable under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for failing to prevent or remedy violations of its provisions.