Which information would the nurse include in a health promotion class about the association between smoking and pulmonary infections? Select all that apply.
A)Smoking interferes with respiratory functions, including the ability to move the chest, cough, and sneeze.
B)Smoking increases alveolar elasticity, leading to overproduction of mucus that leads to pulmonary infections.
C)Smoking decreases movement of the cilia in the lower airways, creating a favorable environment for bacterial growth.
D)Nonsmokers chronically exposed to secondhand smoke have minimal risk for pulmonary infections.
E)Smoking increases the production of abnormal red blood cells, leading to ineffective protection against infections.

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- Smoking impairs respiratory functions such as chest movement, coughing, and sneezing, and decreases ciliary movement in the airways, both of which contribute to an increased risk of pulmonary infections.

Which Information Would the Nurse Include in a Health Promotion