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Which of the Following Statements About Fluid Balance in the Elderly

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Which of the following statements about fluid balance in the elderly is false?


A) Total body water decreases with age.
B) Thirst response decreases as a person ages.
C) African Americans have higher rates of dehydration than white Americans.
D) Assessment of skin turgor at the sternum is a reliable indicator of dehydration in the elderly.

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