The nurse knows that older adults are more prone to fluid volume alterations for which of the following reasons?
a. They have decreased thirst sensation.
b. Their kidneys have an increase in glomerular filtration.
c. They are at risk for increased excretion of medications.
d. They have decreased stomach-emptying time.
A
Older adults have a decreased thirst sensation.
Older adults have a decrease in glomerular filtration.
Older adults are at risk for decreased excretion of medications, which can lead to imbalances.
Older adults do have decreased stomach-emptying time, but that is not a factor relevant to fluid volume alteration.
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