The nurse is educating an older adult client about age-related changes in immunity. Which statements will the nurse include in the education? Select all that apply.
A) "There is a higher incidence of cancer with advanced age."
B) "Abscesses, scar formation, and persistent inflammation are more common with advanced age."
C) "Older adults are more susceptible to infection."
D) "Older adults have decreased immunity due to an increase in tissue integrity."
E) "Both types of immune responses are affected with advanced age."
A) "There is a higher incidence of cancer with advanced age."
C) "Older adults are more susceptible to infection."
E) "Both types of immune responses are affected with advanced age."
Explanation: A) There is a higher incidence of cancer in older adults.
B) Abscesses, scar formation, and persistent inflammation are all factors that lead to chronic inflammation and are not necessarily related to advanced age.
C) Older adults are more susceptible to infection.
D) Older adults have decreased immunity due to a decrease in overall tissue integrity.
E) Both cell-mediated and humoral immune responses are affected with advanced age.
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