The Nurse Clarifies That the Immune System Failure Theory States

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse clarifies that the immune system failure theory states that:

• A) older adults lose their ability to effectively respond to infections and are more likely to die from them.
• B) the body no longer recognizes itself and begins to attack itself, causing illness.
• C) toxins and harmful chemicals (free radicals) in the environment cause damage to body cells.
• D) the diminished activity of older adults make them susceptible to illness.

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