Elderly patients are more susceptible to serious infections and diseases, such as cancer, as a result of reduced host de-fenses due to alterations in:
A. cognitive function
B. T-lymphocyte function
C. mast cells
D. cardiovascular strength
b
Rationale: Elderly patients appear to have reduced host defenses because of alterations in their T-lymphocyte function. As a result, they are more susceptible to serious infections and diseases, such as cancer.
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