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anjilletteb

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Using BMI to define obesity in older adults comes with many limitations; these include:
 a. difficulty in measuring height.
  b. shifts in body composition.
  c. hydration status.
  d. All of the above
  e. a and b only

Question 2

Seven signs and symptoms have been strongly related to dehydration in the elderly. Which of the following would NOT be one of these?
 a. Hearing difficulty
  b. Confusion
  c. Dry tongue
  d. Sunken appearance of eyes
  e. Upper-body weakness


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a


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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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