The nurse working with elderly clients in a nursing home assesses them for dehydration closely because the clients (Select all that apply)
A) are more susceptible to developing ascites and anasarca.
B) experience interactions among drugs they may take for chronic illnesses.
C) have a decreased proportion of body water as compared to fat.
D) may be demented and not realize they need to drink.
E) probably have a diminished sense of thirst.

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The elderly are at risk for dehydration from numerous causes. In addition to the options listed above, they may be at risk because they have decreased renal concentration of urine, an altered ADH response, and multiple chronic illnesses.

The Nurse Working with Elderly Clients in a Nursing Home