To educate patients on health promotion measures to minimize the effect of normal age-related changes in immunity,the geriatric nurse:
A)describes the effects of low-dosage antibiotic therapy on opportunistic infections.
B)reinforces the usefulness of lymphocyte counts to detect new infections.
C)discusses the need for yearly flu immunization.
D)stresses the importance of maintaining intact skin and mucous membranes.

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The skin is the largest immunologically active system of the body and the body's first line of defense.With aging,the skin becomes more fragile and susceptible to breakdown or abrasion,thus negatively impacting the natural defenses.A yearly flu vaccination is important,but is too narrow in scope to be the best answer.Using antibiotics for current infections is not health promotion.Lab work is used after infection is present or suspected.

To Educate Patients on Health Promotion Measures to Minimize the Effect