The nurse explains that the older adult is prone to hypothermia because the older adult: (Select all that apply.)
a. eats less.
b. has more subcutaneous fat.
c. has lower metabolism.
d. has atherosclerosis.
e. is less active.
A, C, D, E
The older adult has less subcutaneous fat.
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What will be an ideal response?
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