A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which clients have disorders associated with chronic inflammation? Select all that apply.
A) A client with a knee replacement
B) A client with osteoporosis
C) A client with bacterial meningitis
D) A client with major depression
E) A client with advanced Alzheimer disease (AD)
D) A client with major depression
E) A client with advanced Alzheimer disease (AD)
Explanation: A) Both major depression and Alzheimer disease (AD) are associated with chronic inflammation. Other conditions associated with chronic inflammation include asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, and obesity.
B) Both major depression and Alzheimer disease (AD) are associated with chronic inflammation. Other conditions associated with chronic inflammation include asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, and obesity.
C) Both major depression and Alzheimer disease (AD) are associated with chronic inflammation. Other conditions associated with chronic inflammation include asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, and obesity.
D) Both major depression and Alzheimer disease (AD) are associated with chronic inflammation. Other conditions associated with chronic inflammation include asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, and obesity.
E) Both major depression and Alzheimer disease (AD) are associated with chronic inflammation. Other conditions associated with chronic inflammation include asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, and obesity.
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