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theo

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A nurse is discussing an older adult client's apparent increased susceptibility to infection with his family.
 
  Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most congruent with current thought around the autoimmune role in the aging process? A) Changes that we call 'mutations' in your father's cells make his organs more vulnerable to chronic illness and germs..
  B) Older adults often have more difficulty fighting off infections because of their weaker immune systems, and their bodies can even attack themselves..
  C) Diseases such as arthritis, which we term 'autoimmune,' make older people more likely to catch viruses and other bugs..
  D) Our bodies seem to have an 'expiry date,' after which we are far more likely to get infections and develop chronic illness..

Question 2

While making a home visit, the nurse determines that the quality of a patient's indoor air environment needs to be improved. What should the nurse instruct the patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Damp dust furniture
  B) Keep windows closed
  C) Avoid smoking inside the home
  D) Vacuum the floor coverings regularly
  E) Install air filters in heating and air conditioning units


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Decreased immune response coupled with increased autoimmune activity is implicated in many of the effects of the aging process. The salience of mutations is associated with genetic theories of aging and autoimmune activity is not considered the direct cause of the decline in thymus and bone marrow activity. A predetermined cell life span is associated with the programmed theory of aging.

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A, C, D, E
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Interventions to improve the quality of indoor air include damp dusting furniture, avoiding smoking inside the home, vacuuming the floor coverings regularly, and installing air filters in heating and air conditioning units. Opening windows would improve the quality of air in the home.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
No problemo


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