Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2353 of 2368
The nurse plans hydration teaching for an older adult. Which factor explains why older adults are at risk for poor fluid intake?
- Their thirst sensation increases with age
- Their feelings of thirst decrease with age
- Their kidneys store more fluid with age
- Their fluid needs decrease with age
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Correct answer: Their feelings of thirst decrease with age
Feelings of thirst decrease with age, which leads to poor fluid intake and a risk for inadequate hydration.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nutrition: Older Adults. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026