A nurse is taking care of an older client in the nursing home. Which statement by the client is concerning?
A) "I have to take B12 shots now; I have gastritis."
B) "Chewing is difficult; I have to have my food cut up."
C) "I get up slowly in the morning; I take blood pressure pills."
D) "I can't open this jar; I have arthritis in my fingers."
B) "Chewing is difficult; I have to have my food cut up."
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1. Autoimmune reaction to bacterial flora in the bowel 2. Environmental factors 3. Genetic susceptibility 4. Reactivation of a viral infection
The nurse is aware that immunization recommendations and schedules are updated annually by the: (Select all that apply.)
a. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) b. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) c. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) d. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) e. American Nurses Association (ANA)