The nurse is explaining to the granddaughter of an 85-year-old patient that older persons are at greater risk for scalding by hot water due to:
1. This age group's adversity to taking showers
2. An inclination to test the water's temperature
3. Overall slower reaction time
4. Loss of elasticity of skin tissue
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Rationale 1: It is easier for older people to take a shower because they do not have to risk slipping and falling while getting in and out of a bathtub.
Rationale 2: Older people can have a decrease in memory and forget to test the water temperature.
Rationale 3: Older and disabled individuals are at risk for scalding by hot bath water due to impaired sensation, slower reaction times, and decreased mobility.
Rationale 4: Loss of skin elasticity is not a risk factor but could affect the severity.
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