The nurse recognizes that the risk for dehydration in the elderly increases significantly due to which age-related change in renal function?

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As people age, the ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine decreases, leading to a greater risk of dehydration. Hypoplasia refers to an abnormally small kidney, renal cysts are fluid-filled sacs that are often benign, and reduced drug clearance may affect medication dosages but is not directly related to dehydration risk.

The Nurse Recognizes That the Risk for Dehydration in the Elderly