Which of the following statements by an older adult shows the most nee

Which of the following statements by an older adult shows the most need for follow-up regard-ing the risk for dehydration in this age-group?

1. “I have a glass of water with each meal and whenever I’m thirsty.”
2. “As long as I drink whenever I’m thirsty, I think I’ll be well hydrated.”
3. “I try not to drink much after dinner so I don’t have to get up to urinate at night.”
4. “I limit my coffee and tea drinking because I don’t think they are particularly good for you.”

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Thirst sensation diminishes with age, leading to inadequate fluid intake or dehydration. The re-maining options deal more with the effects of fluid consumption than with the risk for dehydra-tion.