The nurse caring frequently for older adults in the hospital is aware of risk factors that place them at a higher risk for shock.For what factors would the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)

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Immobility,decreased thirst response,diminished immune response,and malnutrition can place the older adult at higher risk of developing shock.Overhydration is not a common risk factor for shock.

The Nurse Caring Frequently for Older Adults in the Hospital