An Older Patient Has Been Hospitalized Twice in One Year

question 22

Multiple Choice

An older patient has been hospitalized twice in one year for a lung infection. How should the nurse describe the relationship between aging and risk of infection?

• A) "With aging, the immune system diminishes and then stops working."
• B) "With aging, there is an overall increase in the speed of the immune response."
• C) "With aging, there is an increase in the number of B cells, which hinders the immune response."
• D) "With aging, there is a decrease in the strength of the immune system, increasing the risk for infection."

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