An Older Adult Client Asks the Nurse What Can Be

question 83

Multiple Choice

An older adult client asks the nurse what can be done to decrease the risk of developing pneumonia. Which responses by the nurse are most appropriate? Select all that apply.

• A)"Once per day, you should eat yogurt that is supplemented with L. casei immunitas cultures."
• B)"Eliminating habits like smoking can help."
• C)"You can get the pneumonia vaccination, which may help decrease your risk in the future."
• D)"Avoiding alcohol will reduce your risk."
• E)"There is nothing you can do to decrease your risk of pneumonia in the future."

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