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savannahhooper

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The nurse is reviewing with a group of older adults at the senior citizen center the normal changes in the hematologic and lymphatic systems caused by aging.
 
  Which information is important for the nurse to include in the education program about the effects of aging on the hematologic and lymphatic systems?
  1 . Hematopoiesis may decline because of loss of active bone marrow
  2 . Number of platelets may slightly increase because fibrogen levels and coagulation factors increase
  3 . White blood cells production typically decreases with an increased incidence of infection
  4 . Blood volume is reduced owing to decreased muscle mass and metabolic rate
  A) 1, 2
  B) 1, 4
  C) 2, 3
  D) 3, 4

Question 2

Lifestyle factors and risk factors can directly affect health. Lifestyle factors and risk factors influence the numbers of illnesses and deaths. A nurse is reviewing with the client aspects of the client's current lifestyle.
 
  What is the highest priority example of a risk factor that this client cannot control? A) Smoking
  B) Nutrition
  C) Genetic makeup
  D) Stress



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Answer to Question 1

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Hematopoiesis may decline due to loss of active bone marrow. Blood volume is reduced in older adults because of decreased muscle mass and metabolic rate. Number of platelets may slightly decrease, although fibrogen levels and coagulation factors may increase. White blood cell production typically shows no real change. However, age-related changes in organs of the immune system can result in altered antigenantibody responses and increased incidence of infection.

Answer to Question 2

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Genetic makeup is a risk factor that an individual cannot control. Smoking, nutrition, and stress are lifestyle factors that an individual can control.



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