A public health nurse has identified that a community's HIV education strategy does not address the educational needs of older adults, even though this population is vulnerable to infection with the virus
Which of the following factors puts older adults at risk of HIV infection? Select all that apply.
A) Older adults are uniquely vulnerable to airborne transmission.
B) Rates of condom use are low among older adults.
C) Older adults' mucus membranes are highly vulnerable to viral infection.
D) Overall immune function is diminished as a result of age-related changes.
E) Many older adults are not aware of the risk of HIV infection.
B, D, E
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