A nurse works with many older patients and provides information about safer sexual practices and risks.What physical factors increase an older woman's risk for acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection? (Select all that apply.)

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Physical changes in the older woman that increase susceptibility to HIV infection include loss of vaginal elasticity and vaginal dryness.Increased promiscuity is not a physical factor (and is not known to be a characteristic of the older adult).Mild isotonic dehydration is often seen in older adults,but is not related.Vaginal pH is not related.

A Nurse Works with Many Older Patients and Provides Information