A 72-year-old client hospitalized with a second episode of pneumonia in the past 18 months expressed frustration to the nurse, stating that in the past the client never used to get sick. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. "As you grow older, there is a decrease in the speed and strength of the immune system, which puts you at greater risk for developing an infection.".
2. "As you grow older, your immune system just quits working.".
3. "As you grow older, there is an increase in the number of B cells in the circulation, which hinders the immune response.".
4. "As you grow older, there in an overall increase in the speed and strength of your immune response.".
1. "As you grow older, there is a decrease in the speed and strength of the immune system, which puts you at greater risk for developing an infection.".
Rationale:
As a person grows older, there is an overall decrease in the speed and strength of the immune response. The immune system does not quit working totally. There is a decrease in the number of B cells in circulation.
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