While Caring for an Older Adult Patient Hospitalized with Dehydration

question 26

Multiple Choice

While caring for an older adult patient hospitalized with dehydration and moderate protein-calorie malnutrition,the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection based on what knowledge?

• A) Lymphocyte activity and phagocytosis are decreased.
• B) Anemia of malnutrition contributes to susceptibility to infection.
• C) Weakness of muscles leads to impaired ability to clear the lungs.
• D) Wound healing is delayed if protein is not available for tissue building.

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