A nurse caring for elderly clients in an assisted living facility ...

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A nurse caring for elderly clients in an assisted living facility is required to educate the nursing students on the effects of aging on the immune system.
 
  What should the nurse tell the students about in what body system infections frequently manifest themselves in older adults? A) Cardiovascular
  B) Pulmonary
  C) Urinary
  D) Mental

Question 2

The nurse is referring the client to a state healthcare agency for information. Of which concern is the nurse most likely referring the client to be addressed at a state-run agency?
 
  A) Alcohol abuse
  B) Motor vehicle safety
  C) Immunization information
  D) Food choices

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Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Infections frequently manifest themselves in older adults as a change in mental status, not changes in cardiovascular, pulmonary, or urinary body systems. The cardiovascular system cannot keep up with the increased metabolic demands that an unrecognized infection imposes. The result is cerebral hypoxia or delirium.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Alcohol abuse is addressed by the state healthcare agencies. Motor vehicle safety, immunization information, and food choices are addressed by the U.S. Public Health Service.