Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1272 of 1700
Which problem can dehydration cause?
- Better balance and a lower risk of falls
- Higher appetite and weight gain
- Lower pulse and a calm mood
- Confusion, falls, and bladder infections
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Correct answer: Confusion, falls, and bladder infections
Low body fluid can leave a person confused and unsteady. It also raises the risk of bladder infections.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026