ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The client has an increased risk for dehydration due to which of the following physiological changes that can occur with aging?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Decrease in kidney function. As individuals age, the kidneys may lose some of their ability to concentrate urine, leading to decreased water retention and increased risk of dehydration. This physiological change can result in older adults being more susceptible to dehydration.
A: Decrease in systolic blood pressure is not directly related to dehydration risk in older adults.
B: Increase in saliva production does not directly impact the risk of dehydration in older adults.
C: Increase in percentage of body water would actually lower the risk of dehydration, so this is not the correct choice.
E: Duplicate of D: Decrease in kidney function.
In summary, choice D is correct because decreased kidney function in older adults can lead to impaired water retention and increased risk of dehydration, while the other choices are not directly related to the risk of dehydration in this population.
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