A student nurse is caring for a 72-year-old client admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. The client asks what steps he can implement to stay healthier in the future. Which would be the most appropriate response by the student nurse?
A) "You can start by taking a multivitamin on a daily basis."
B) "At your age, most of the damage has already been done to your immune system, so there is not much you can do."
C) "Elderly clients are at greatest risk for pneumonia, so you should get a pneumonia vaccination every year."
D) "You should drink a yogurt drink that is supplemented with L. Casei immunitas cultures on a daily basis."
A
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sure the patient receives the _________ _________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word