Which of the following is a true statement about fluid intake for older adults?
A) Daily total volume should be 1500 ml to 2000 ml.
B) Coffee is a suitable beverage for maintaining hydration.
C) Caffeinated beverages are sometimes preferable to water.
D) Total daily fluid intake should be approximately 10 ml per kg of body weight.

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Daily total volume of fluid should be 1500 ml to 2000 ml.Caffeine increases urine production and therefore aggravates dehydration rather than relieving it.Total daily fluid intake should be 30 ml per kg of body weight,not 10 ml.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Fluid