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sam.t96

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Name three characteristics that may place some elderly persons at an increased risk for dehydration. Identify five of the seven symptoms of dehydration.

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The first sign of type 1 diabetes is often:
 
 a. ketoacidosis.
  b. hypoglycemia.
  c. high blood lipids.
  d. microalbuminuria.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
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Older people are less sensitive in detecting thirst; aging kidneys may lose ability to concentrate urine; antidiuretic hormone may become less effective; swallowing problems, depression, or dementia may cause individuals to avoid food or drink; and fear of incontinence may lead to decreased fluid intake.
The seven signs and symptoms of dehydration are: 1) Upper-body muscle weakness 2) Speech difficulty 3) Confusion 4) Dry mucous membranes in nose and mouth 5) Longitudinal tongue furrows 6) Dry tongue 7) Sunken appearance of eyes in their sockets.

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