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Two clinical manifestations of mild dehydration among older adults include:
 a. headache and confusion.
  b. edema and nasal stuffiness.
  c. increased lacrimation and blurred vision.
  d. increased skin tension and smooth, shiny skin.

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Reasons that older adults are more likely have iron deficiency include all except:
 a. their kidneys increase secretion of erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell production.
  b. zinc, which can stimulate appetite and taste, is often deficient among this population.
  c. poor absorption of iron and zinc due to medications is more common in this group.
  d. they more frequently have chronic blood loss related to chronic illnesses.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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