Factors that lead to decreased fluid intake in older adults include
a. decreased sweating.
b. fear of incontinence.
c. decreased salt intake.
d. preference for food rather than fluids.
B
Older adults may restrict their fluid intake because of fear of incontinence. Older adults do not usually have lower salt intakes or prefer food rather than fluids. They may sweat less, which makes them more sensitive to heat but does not usually cause them to decrease fluid intake.
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