The nurse working with older adults encourages them to stay healthy. What instruction by the nurse takes priority?
a. Eat at least seven servings of produce a day.
b. Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
c. Get some exercise at least most days of the week.
d. Stay away from people who are ill.
ANS: D
One normal age-related change seen in the older adult is decreased immune function. The older adult should place high priority on avoiding illness by staying away from people who are sick and avoiding large crowds during peak communicable illness periods. The other instructions are also relevant but do not address this age-related change.
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