Malnutrition contributes to infection risk by:
a. hampering normal gastrointestinal motility.
b. impairing immune function.
c. increasing blood glucose.
d. increasing drug interactions.
B
Malnutrition impairs immune function.
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1. Pneumonia 2. Anxiety 3. Pneumothorax 4. Respiratory alkalosis
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