Which of the following is correct concerning heat regulation in the older adult?

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The older adult's ability to feel changes in heat and cold may be impaired as a result of normal and pathological changes of aging.This process can cause older adults to die from the effects of excessive heat or cold.During periods of high heat and humidity, older people should increase fluid and salt intake, stay in a cool and shaded environment, remain calm, have more rest periods, and refrain from going outdoors when the temperature is higher than 90° F.Sweating, which is reduced in older adults, can be accommodated by wearing light-colored, lightweight cotton clothing.If sweating ceases or is inadequate, the older person is at risk for heat stroke.Heat stroke can contribute to sepsis, myocardial infarction, and cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), particularly in people with diabetes.Reduced body heat can also present problems in the older adult.Symptoms of and interventions for hypothermia are listed in Box 24-9.

Which of the Following Is Correct Concerning Heat Regulation in the Older