Ten D's of Dehydration
Common causes of dehydration in older adults
- D elirium
- D ementia
- D epression
- D esert-like conditions (dry or hot
environment, fever)
- D iabetes
- D igestive problems (diarrhea or emesis)
- D iuretics (water pills)
- D raining wounds
- D rugs (that adversely affect appetite)
- D ysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
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