Guidelines for treating dehydration in older adults include providing roughly _____ of the overall fluid deficit each day in the form of water or a 5 percent glucose solution.

A. 10–15%
B. 15–25%
C. 25–33%
D. 35–50%
E. 50–75%


Answer: C

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