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A 72-year-old client hospitalized with a second episode of pneumonia in the past 18 months expressed frustration to the nurse, stating that he never used to get sick in the past. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  A) As you grow older, there is a decrease in the speed and strength of the immune system, which puts you at greater risk for developing an infection.
  B) As you grow older, your immune system just quits working.
  C) As you grow older, there is an increase in the number of B cells in the circulation, which hinders the immune response.
  D) As you grow older, there in an overall increase in the speed and strength of your immune response.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a program for her peers concerning the theories of aging. When incorporating the concepts associated with the immune dysregulation theory, which of the following should be incorporated?
 
  A) As the person ages, the ability of the immune system to differentiate between invaders and normal tissues diminishes.
  B) With increasing age, the immune system is no longer able to defend the body from foreign invaders.
  C) Multiple changes in the immune system disrupt the regulation between the multiple components of the immune process.
  D) Immune cells attack the normal body tissues, causing conditions that are often associated with aging.



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juiceman1987

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C




mckennatimberlake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


isabelt_18

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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