A student nurse asks the nursing instructor why older adults are more prone to infection than other adults. What reasons does the nursing instructor give? (Select all that apply.)
a. Age-related decrease in immune function
b. Decreased cough and gag reflexes
c. Diminished acidity of gastric secretions
d. Increased lymphocytes and antibodies
e. Thinning skin that is less protective
ANS: A, B, C, E
Older adults have several age-related changes making them more susceptible to infection, including decreased immune function, decreased cough and gag reflex, decreased acidity of gastric secretions, thinning skin, and fewer lymphocytes and antibodies.
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