A nurse is caring for an older adult patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.The patient asks the nurse what can be done to decrease the risk for developing pneumonia in the future.Which response by the nurse is inappropriate?

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While drinking a yogurt drink supplemented with L.casei immunitas cultures may have health benefits, there is not enough evidence to support its efficacy in preventing pneumonia. Therefore, this response by the nurse is inappropriate as it may give the patient false hope and encourage them to rely solely on this method of prevention. The other options given (avoiding alcohol, not smoking, and getting vaccinated) are appropriate measures to decrease the risk for developing pneumonia.

A Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult Patient Admitted