A nurse is presenting a talk to the local PTO about lifestyle factors that affect the immune system. Which of these factors can be a physiologic stressor and cause negative effects on immune response?
A) Exercise
B) Diet
C) Fluid balance
D) Sleep
Ans: A
Feedback: Although factors that are not consistent with a healthy lifestyle are predominately responsible for ineffective immune function, positive lifestyle factors can also negatively affect immune function and require assessment. For example, rigorous exercise or competitive exercise—usually considered a positive lifestyle factor—can be a physiologic stressor and cause negative effects on immune response. Diet, fluid balance, and sleep are not considered physiologic stressors with negative effects on immune response.
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