The nurse is planning care for an older patient. Which factors does the nurse realize are affecting this patient's immune status?
Select all that apply.
1. environmental pollution
2. a chronic illness
3. presence of autoantibodies
4. nutritional status
5. quality of sleep and rest
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Environmental pollution, chronic diseases, autoantibodies, and nutritional status all affect the older person's immune status. Quality of sleep and rest are not identified as affecting the older person's immune status.
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