Which physiological differences explain why the older adult is prone to hypothermia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreasing appetite with less food intake
b. Increasing subcutaneous fat
c. Decreasing metabolism
d. Increased likelihood of atherosclerosis
e. Decreasing activity level
A, C, D, E
The older adult is prone to hypothermia because of less food intake, lower metabolism, possibility of atherosclerosis, decreased activity level, and less subcutaneous fat.
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