Older persons are at risk for infection for several reasons. Name at least three body changes that make them susceptible to disease.
What will be an ideal response?
Older persons have less ability to fight disease. Their skin is less protective and can quickly become infected. They have less ability to cough and to raise secretions from their lungs.
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Menopause clearly is related to an increase in ____________________ and atherosclerosis
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which condition is commonly known as "bowlegged"?
a. coxa valga b. genu varum c. hallus valgus d. tallipes varus
________ is the tendency to attract members to the managed care plan who are sicker than the general population.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The term that indicates that most individuals infected with HBV or HIV have no symptoms is _____________
a. asepsis b. antiseptic c. SOP d. asymptomatic