All of the following are true regarding fluid needs in older adults EXCEPT:
a. older people on limited budgets become dehydrated because they cannot afford as many beverages.
b. approximately 1 million elderly men and women are admitted to hospitals for dehydration each year.
c. many older people do not get thirsty when low on fluids.
d. fluid needs can be met through the consumption of water.
a
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