When Evaluating the Temperature of Older Adults, the Nurse Knows

When evaluating the temperature of older adults, the nurse knows that:

A) The body temperature of the older adult is lower than that of a younger adult.
B) An older adult's body temperature is approximately the same as that of a young child.
C) Body temperature depends on the type of thermometer used.
D) In the older adult, the body temperature varies widely because of less effective heat control mechanisms.