Describe the fluid and electrolyte disorders to which the elderly are particularly susceptible

What will be an ideal response


1 ) Dehydration and hypernatremia due to inadequate fluid intake or loss of more water than sodium in vomit, feces, or urine
2 ) Hyponatremia due to inadequate intake of sodium, impaired kidney function, or excessive sodium loss
3 ) Hypokalemia due to excessive laxative use or potassium depleting diuretics
4 ) Acidosis due to lung or kidney disease

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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