Multiple Choice
Which of the following is correct concerning heat regulation in the older adult?
A) Remaining indoors where temps are 90 degrees or higher is recommended.
B) Increased sweating, characteristic of older adults, increases the risk of dehydration.
C) Increased use of salt, secondary to declining taste, increases the risk for heat stroke.
D) The ability to feel heat and cold is typically enhanced in the elderly due to thinner skin.
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