Author Question: Which of the following activities are known to have a positive effect on the immune function of ... (Read 13 times)

mia · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following activities are known to have a positive effect on the immune function of older adults? (Select all that apply.)

A) Careful control of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
B) Adherence to a healthy diet that emphasizes fruits and vegetables.
C) Annual pneumococcal and hepatitis vaccinations.
D) Use of relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation.
E) Performance of physical exercise to stimulate the release of cortisol.

Question 2

The removal of fluid from the pleural space by thoracentesis presents a possible danger in removing fluid too rapidly. How much fluid removal is recommended at one time?

a. 1,500 to 2,000 mL at one time
b. 2,200 mL at one time
c. 1,300 to 1,500 mL at one time
d. Entire amount accumulated in less than 15 minutes

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

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Feedback:
A healthy diet, relaxation techniques, and control of diabetes and hypertension can all promote healthy immune function. Pneumococcal vaccination is only required once in an individual's lifetime and not all older adults require hepatitis vaccination. Cortisol is deleterious rather than beneficial.

Answer to Question 2

C
A possible danger from the thoracentesis procedure is removing fluid too rapidly; less than 1,300 to 1,500 mL at one time is recommended.