Which of the Following Statements About Fluid Balance in the Elderly

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about fluid balance in the elderly is false?

• A) Total body water decreases with age.
• B) Thirst response decreases as a person ages.
• C) African Americans have higher rates of dehydration than white Americans.
• D) Assessment of skin turgor at the sternum is a reliable indicator of dehydration in the elderly.

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