Author Question: The nurse is planning interventions to help improve the immune function of an older patient. What ... (Read 59 times)

laurencescou · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is planning interventions to help improve the immune function of an older patient. What should be included in this patient's plan of care? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Teach to avoid alcohol.
2. Educate on the effects of stress.
3. Encourage to take daily vitamin supplements.
4. Remind to obtain a yearly influenza vaccination.
5. Encourage to utilize positive coping strategies to stress.

Question 2

The nurse planning to implement a tai chi program at a senior center is meeting resistance by program attendees. How should the nurse respond to the resistance?

1. Tai chi is the only type of exercise that will benefit the immune response in older people.
2. There is no research to show that tai chi has benefits, but just getting out and moving helps.
3. Studies have shown that tai chi will help reduce the levels of IgG and IgM in the circulatory system.
4. Studies have been shown that tai chi is beneficial to cardiorespiratory function, mental control, flexibility, and the immune system.

aadams68 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale: Alcohol intake has not been identified as hindering immune function in an older patient.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Studies have shown that exercise, whether aerobic or resistance can prevent or slow the age-related decline in the immune response.