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khang

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The capacity for the immune system to develop long-lasting protection against specific antigens is
 
  A) self-recognition.
  B) memory.
  C) tolerance.
  D) specificity.

Question 2

Which action should the nurse recommend to a patient to promote living to a healthy older age?
 
  1. Limit smoking.
  2. Decrease nutritional intake.
  3. Increase physical inactivity.
  4. Use recommended preventive health services.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Americans can improve their chances for a healthy old age by simply taking advantage of recommended preventive health services and by making healthy lifestyle changes. About 70 of the physical decline that occurs with aging is related to failure to use preventive and screening services.



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