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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A. sublingual B. intravenous C. oral D. B and C only
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