An especially important implication of insensitivity to salt is that older adults may add additional salt to food, which may

Question

a. aggravate hypertension.
b. increase lung congestion.
c. increase dental problems.
d. result in malnutrition.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

a. aggravate hypertension.

Insensitivity to salt can lead older adults to consume higher amounts of sodium, which can contribute to elevated blood pressure and aggravate existing hypertension.