Which of the Following Statements by an Older Adult Shows

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements by an older adult shows the most need for follow-up regarding the risk for dehydration in this age-group?

• A) "I have a glass of water with each meal and whenever I'm thirsty."
• B) "As long as I drink whenever I'm thirsty,I think I'll be well hydrated."
• C) "I try not to drink much after dinner so I don't have to get up to urinate at night."
• D) "I limit my coffee and tea drinking because I don't think they are particularly good for you."

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