While Planning Care for Older Individuals, the Nurse Remembers That

While planning care for older individuals, the nurse remembers that older adults are at a higher risk for developing dehydration. Why is this so?

A) Older adults have a higher total body water volume.
B) Older individuals have decreased muscle mass.
C) Older adults generally have increased thirst.
D) Older adults have an increased tendency toward developing edema.