Name three characteristics that may place some elderly persons at an increased risk for dehydration. Identify five of the seven symptoms of dehydration.
What will be an ideal response?
(answers may vary) Older people are less sensitive in detecting thirst; aging kidneys may lose the ability to concentrate urine; antidiuretic hormone may become less effective; swallowing problems, depression, or dementia may cause individuals to avoid food or drink; and fear of incontinence may lead to decreased fluid intake.The seven signs and symptoms of dehydration are upper-body muscle weakness, speech difficulty, confusion, dry mucous membranes in the nose and mouth, longitudinal tongue furrows, dry tongue, and sunken appearance of eyes in their sockets.
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