Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Dehydration

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about dehydration in an older adult?

A) Urine flow gradually decreases in an older adult.
B) Older adults generally need less fluid than younger people, because of their lower body water content.
C) Urine specific gravity and skin turgor can be used to diagnose dehydration in older adults and in younger people.
D) Multiple physiological changes of aging place older adults at greater risk of dehydration than middle-aged persons or children.