An older adult patient who is generally in good health starts experiencing numerous colds and now pneumonia.What factor from the nursing history most likely has placed the patient at increased risk for the development of these infections?

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Psychosocial factors may impact the immune status.These factors include chronic and acute stress,depression,bereavement,and social relationships.The other factors would not increase the patient's risk for infection.

An Older Adult Patient Who Is Generally in Good Health