An 80-year-old client with gallbladder disease has had a cholecystectomy. Which of the following factors would influence this client's susceptibility to produce an infection?

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Older adults have a decreased immune response, which increases their susceptibility to infections. This, coupled with having had a surgical procedure, further increases their susceptibility to producing an infection. Adequate sleep, intact mucous membranes, and active bowel sounds are all important factors in maintaining overall health, but they do not directly impact the client's susceptibility to producing an infection.

An 80-Year-Old Client with Gallbladder Disease Has Had a Cholecystectomy