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Tirant22

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Which of the following would the nurse identify as age-related changes in immunologic function that occur in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Accelerated phagocytic immune response
  2. Altered nutrition intake
  3. Failure of immune system to differentiate self from nonself
  4. Increased hematuria
  5. Increased adipose tissue
  6. Maintenance of function of the B lymphocytes

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which of the following characteristics are associated with this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Recurrent abdominal pain
  2. Abdominal pain that improves with defecation
  3. Pain associated with a change in stool frequency
  4. Pain associated with a change in stool appearance
  5. Pain that occurs only during defecation
  6. Pain associated with passing flatus



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Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 4
A variety of changes occur as a person begins to age. These changes make the body more susceptible to infections. The phagocytic immune response is suppressed, and the B lymphocytes are impaired. Adipose tissue and skin elasticity decrease. Nutrition intake is impaired, and frequently the older adult has inadequate protein intake. Within the urinary system, one age-related change is hematuria.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
IBS is relatively common and is a motility disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. It is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain that improves with defecation. The pain will also appear with a change in stool frequency. The pain is also associated with a change in stool appearance. The pain of IBS does not occur only during defecation and is not associated with passing flatus.



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