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ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH EXAM 2
ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH EXAM 2 ( 49 Questions)
A nurse is discussing individual client factors that influence developing a communicable or infectious disease with a peer. Which of the following factors could increase a client's risk for contracting a communicable or infectious disease?
(Select All that Apply.)
Older adults often have weakened immune systems and may have underlying health conditions, making them more susceptible to infections.
Immunizations are up to date decreases the risk of contracting certain communicable diseases by providing immunity against them.
Immunosuppressant medications suppress the immune system's response, making individuals more vulnerable to infections.
Close living quarters and shared facilities in nursing homes can facilitate the spread of infections among residents.
A. Older adults often have weakened immune systems and may have underlying health conditions, making them more susceptible to infections.
C. Immunosuppressant medications suppress the immune system's response, making individuals more vulnerable to infections.
D. Close living quarters and shared facilities in nursing homes can facilitate the spread of infections among residents.
E. Malnutrition or inadequate nutrition weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections.
B. Immunizations are up to date decreases the risk of contracting certain communicable diseases by providing immunity against them.