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viki

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A 77-year-old retiree who has long enjoyed good health has become sick with a number of infections over the past several years.
 
  Which of the following age-related changes to the person's immune system may have contributed to increased susceptibility? A) A decrease in the total number of immunoglobulins
  B) A decline in her number of T and B cells
  C) Hypersensitivity to cutaneous introduction of pathogens
  D) A deficiency in the cell-mediated immune response

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with bronchiectasis. Based on an understanding of the pathologic changes that occur with this disease, which intervention to promote clearance of respiratory secretions does the nurse plan?
 
  a. Postural drainage
  b. Intermittent positive pressure breathing
  c. Pursed-lip breathing
  d. Diaphragmatic breathing


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

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The cell-mediated immune response tends to decrease in effectiveness with age. The total number of immunoglobulins, T cells, and B cells does not change and sensitivity to cutaneous introduction of pathogens decreases, not increases.

Answer to Question 2

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Encourage postural drainage. Suction the patient as needed and provide assistance in turning, coughing, and deep breathing every 2 hours. Assist with chest physiotherapy.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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