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serike

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The nurse knows that the most common causes of death in the older population result from which diseases? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Cerebrovascular disease
  b. End-stage kidney disease
  c. Heart disease
  d. Cancer
  e. Diabetes

Question 2

According to which theory does cancer occur as a possible result of aging?
 
  a. Radical theory
  b. Error theory
  c. Immunity theory
  d. Pacemaker theory



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
The most common causes of death in the older population are cerebrovascular disease, heart conditions, and cancer. End-stage renal disease and diabetes are not among the top three causes of death.

Answer to Question 2

C
Immunosenescence is the term used in immunity theory to describe an age-related decrease in immune functioning. According to this theory, as people age, they are more prone to getting cancer or autoimmune diseases because of this phenomenon. This is a nonstochastic theory. Radical and error theories are both stochastic. The pacemaker theory looks at the interrelated role of the neurologic and endocrine systems and aging.





 

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