Which of the following statements is true?
A) Women have a higher prevalence of functional decline than men at the upper end of body mass index.
B) Men have a higher prevalence of functional decline than women at the upper end of body mass index.
C) To be sure the elderly patient's fluid needs are met, the clinician should rely on the patient's thirst.
D) The Get Up and Go Test is a more accurate assessment of gait and balance than the Tinetti Mobility Scale.
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