For which health problems would the nurse identify the diagnosis Risk of Infection as being appropriate for an older patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Reduced vital capacity
B) Reduced ciliary activity
C) Increase in residual capacity
D) Underinflation of lung bases
E) Less efficient cough response
A, B, E
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The diagnosis Risk of Infection is appropriate for the patient with reduced vital capacity, reduced ciliary activity, and less efficient cough response. The diagnosis Ineffective Breathing Pattern would be appropriate for the patient with increase in residual capacity. The diagnosis Impaired Gas Exchange would be appropriate for the patient with underinflation of lung bases.
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