An older patient diagnosed with pneumonia does not understand why the health problem occurred since respiratory problems have never been experienced. How should the nurse respond to this patient? Select all that apply.

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Ciliary function decreases with age, leading to less effective clearing of pathogens from the respiratory tract. Additionally, decreased immune function with aging makes older adults more susceptible to infections like pneumonia.

An Older Patient Diagnosed with Pneumonia Does Not Understand Why