A gerontological nurse is presenting a nutritional seminar to a group of women at a local health food store. One of the students in her sixties tells the group that she fasts for 1 or 2 days a few times a year as part of a regular regimen
Which of the following statements is the first thing the nurse is most likely to say in this setting about fasting? A) "Fasting can increase macrophage activity.".
B) "Fasting is recommended only for people under the age of 65.".
C) "Fasting has a positive impact on the immune system and can promote healing.".
D) "Fasting may be safe but requires a prior comprehensive history and physical exam.".
D
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The nurse would not want to discount an activity this woman has been undertaking, but would also want to emphasize that an assessment of the person's prior and current health status is important.
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