The nurse reminds the 80-year-old patient that her respiratory system has decreased resistance to respiratory infections. For what is this patient at increased risk?
a. COPD
b. Bronchitis
c. Pneumonia
d. Atelectasis
ANS: C
Decreased resistance to respiratory infections places older adults at higher risk for pneumonia.
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